A team of researchers from Tulane University, in their article “High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease” published in the Journal of Hypertension, highlights that abnormal blood pressure readings, whether high or low, in systolic or diastolic measurements, can signal potential health issues. T...
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BloodPressureReadings:WhichNumberisMore Important? Systolicbloodpressure,themaximumarterialpressureduringcontractionofthe leftventricleoftheheart,isanimportantfactorinpredictingmortalityriskfor heartfailurepatients. Systolicbloodpressureistypicallythefirstnumberinabloodpressurereading; forexample,120whenthebloodpressureisrep...
We explored how people who have purchased and use a home blood pressure (BP) monitor make sense of, and act upon, readings and how they communicate with their doctor about the practice of home monitoring.Methods: A qualitative study was designed and participants were purposively recruited from ...
Blood pressure, force originating in the pumping action of the heart, exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. The stretching of the vessels in response to this force and their subsequent contraction are important in maintaining blood
Why Do Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Readings Matter? If either number is too high or too low, it can signal a health problem. Doctors always check your blood pressure because it offers important information about your overall condition, especially your heart health. High blood pressure, ...
"But it really matters how you take the blood pressure, it’s really kind of a critical part of the story." Blood pressure readings are a common and vital part of most medical visits. People with high blood pressure are at a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. These readings ...
Understanding your blood pressure readings: Systolic blood pressure. This first number measures the pressure of your blood against your arteries when it beats. Diastolic blood pressure. This second number measures the pressure when your heart is resting between beats. Interpreting your blood pressure me...
Background: Blood pressure (BP) readings taken in clinics are often higher than BP readings taken in a research setting. Recent guidelines and clinical trials have highlighted the necessity of using automated office blood pressure (AOBP) devices and standardizing measurement procedures. The goal of ...
Understanding your blood pressure readings: Systolic blood pressure.This first number measures the pressure of your blood against your arteries when it beats. Diastolic blood pressure.This second number measures the pressure when your heart is resting between beats. ...