Blood pressure is the force of circulating blood against the walls of your arteries. It's measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and is usually expressed as two numbers: systolic pressure (top ...

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You probably know that high blood pressure (aka hypertension) is a top risk factor for some of the most common and deadliest medical emergencies, including heart attacks and strokes. Consistently high ...

Heart Health Starts With Knowing Your Blood PressureHigh blood pressure is one of the most common and preventable risk factors for heart disease and stroke. In ...

Doctor's offices have you sit quietly for as long as 5 minutes before they take your BP. How does that reflect "real life" readings?