Blood pressure readings are useful only when measured correctly, making proper monitoring vital for managing hypertension.

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I had an appointment last week to follow up on a minor abnormality. I had blood drawn and a brief visit to ensure that I didn’t have any other problems. Everything was fine with my blood tests, but I ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are many reasons to keep a blood pressure monitor at home, the main one being that high blood ...

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Hypertension alerts are designed to identify long-term trends that may indicate elevated blood pressure. Instead of relying ...