Dr. Georges Benjamin was shocked when he got his vitals checked before undergoing cataract surgery. His blood pressure, it seemed, had skyrocketed. But after a second check from the blood pressure ...
Accurate Blood Pressure (BP) readings are vital for assessing cardiovascular health. A normal BP reading is usually around 120/80 mm Hg, whereas a reading at or above 130/80 mm Hg is considered high ...
One of the most important — and preventable — risk factors for cardiovascular disease is high blood pressure. Treating hypertension, whether with lifestyle factors or medications, lowers the risk of ...