According to Dr Levine, proper arm placement is needed for the right blood pressure reading. The American Heart Association, ...

Q. You have written about blood pressure measurement, so I thought I’d share my experience. I recently went to my doctor and, as usual, my blood pressure was taken incorrectly.

Margaret Graham, 74, has her blood pressure checked while visiting the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Friday, July 13, 2018. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) ...

The tech used my right arm hanging down at my side, asking questions the whole time. In addition, the cuff was on my arm ...

Home blood pressure monitoring is vital for heart health. Cardiologists stress correct arm placement for accurate readings.

DEAR DOCTORS: I have read that for an accurate blood pressure reading, you should first sit in a comfortable chair with no talking or distractions for at least five minutes. But my doctors all slap on ...

Yes, coffee can raise your blood pressure temporarily. There are also some factors that determine this increase, like your caffeine tolerance. Here’s what you need to know.

BALTIMORE - September 7, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure readings and improved ...

Hypertension in childhood increases risk for heart disease later on. Now, a new study shows that high blood pressure in ...