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 ...

Monitoring your blood pressure (BP) is crucial for heart and overall health. But with both digital and manual BP monitors available in the market, many people are confused about which one provides ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- We've all seen them; maybe you use them, those blood pressure machines in drugs stores or supermarkets. But how accurate are the readings they give you? Well, wonder no more! KDKA ...

NEW ORLEANS - Will those automatic machines in retail stores give you an accurate reading of your blood pressure? Eyewitness News had a doctor go out with our crew to verify. Research shows those ...

HIGH blood pressure is diagnosed if someone repeatedly has a reading above 140/90 mmHg. It can be measured by several different machines which are usually placed either on the wrist or upper arm.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition where blood pressure consistently measures 130/80 mm Hg or higher. It's often referred to as the "silent killer" because it usually has no noticeable ...