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Doctors should check blood pressure on both arms

PARIS, Feb 4 – Measuring blood pressure on both arms rather than only one can reveal an elevated risk of heart disease or even death, according to a study. In a review of medical literature, researchers at the University of Exeter found that a difference in the so-called systolic blood pressure between arms can be a useful indicator of the ...


1 in 2 Stroke Survivors Has High Blood Pressure

Title: 1 in 2 Stroke Survivors Has High Blood Pressure Category: Health News Created: 2/3/2012 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2012


Purple Potatoes Lower Blood Pressure in Overweight People

When overweight people included two servings of purple potatoes a day in their diet for a month, they not only reduced their blood pressure, but they also didn't gain weight in the process, a small study shows.


Tempe FD offering free blood pressure checks

Worried your blood pressure might be high? If you live in Tempe, the fire department offers free blood pressure checks from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, and without an appointment.


Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk

SUNDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- People whose systolic blood pressure -- the upper number in their reading -- is different in their left and right arms may be suffering from a vascular disease that could increase their risk of death, British researchers report.


Blood Pressure Check in Both Arms Could Catch Silent Disease

Measuring blood pressure in both the right and left arm may be an effective way of catching a silent but serious disease of the blood vessels, a new review says.


Doctors should check blood pressure on both arms: study

Measuring blood pressure on both arms rather than only one can reveal an elevated risk of heart disease or even death, according to a study released Monday.


Difference in blood pressure between both arms reveals risk

A difference in systolic blood pressure of 15mm of mercury or more between the arms is linked to hardening of the arteries supplying blood to the legs and feet.


Drinking black tea may cut blood pressure

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who enjoy drinking black tea throughout the day may get the added benefit of a slight reduction in their blood pressure, suggests a new Australian study. Although the study cannot identify specific components of the tea that might lead to a drop in blood pressure, the researchers said past studies have shown flavonoids, compounds found in many plants such as ...


Global Blood Pressure Monitor Market 2010-2014

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Blood Pressure Monitor Market 2010-2014 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0764703/Global-Blood-Pressure-Monitor--Market-2010-2014.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Surgical_EquipmentTechNavio's ...


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