Wearable device can continuously monitor blood pressure without the pesky cuffs

Blood pressure is a key metric of cardiovascular health, but standard methods for measuring it rely on occasional readings ...
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Q&A: How closely monitoring blood pressure of postpartum mothers can sharply reduce emergency hospital visits

When Emily Rosenfeld was doing a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), she noticed that many patients were returning to the hospital for ...
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How new YMCA machines can help detect 'silent killer' early

The machines are part of a partnership with the American Heart Association to place monitors in 15 YMCAs across central Virginia, starting with 3 locations PETERSBURG, Va. — The Petersburg Family YMCA ...
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Are you measuring blood pressure wrong? Cardiologist reveals common errors that could land you in the hospital and shares a precision checklist

Measuring your blood pressure might seem straightforward, but Russia-based cardiologist Dmitry Yaranov, popularly known as @heart_transplant_doc on Instagram, warns that a common mistake could trigger ...
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AHA installs free blood pressure machines at Lowcountry community spots

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The American Heart Association is making it easier than ever for Lowcountry residents to track a critical aspect of their health. New, free-to-use blood pressure ...
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Is Having High Diastolic Blood Pressure Dangerous?

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...