Using a blood pressure chart by age can help you interpret your results to see how they compare to the normal ranges across groups, and within your own age cohort. A chart can help as you monitor ...

The current ACC and AHA guidelines recommend that older adults with a blood pressure reading of 130/80 mm Hg or higher be treated with medication. Previous recommendations set the threshold for ...

High blood pressure silently affects millions worldwide, often showing no symptoms until significant damage has occurred.

Blood pressure is not always consistent, and can vary even when the child is resting. Thus, elevated BP readings should be repeated and confirmed over several visits before a child is identified as ...

I am currently off of all medications. What the heck is happening?! -- D.J. ANSWER: Blood pressure levels go up and down all ...

If you're being treated with medication for hypertension or being followed for borderline high blood pressure, it's important to keep track of your blood pressure.

(See Flynn et al, Pediatrics, 2017) Blood pressure is not always consistent, and can vary even when the child is resting. Thus, elevated BP readings should be repeated and confirmed over several ...