Q. You have written about blood pressure measurement, so I thought I’d share my experience. I recently went to my doctor and, as usual, my blood pressure was taken incorrectly.

The tech used my right arm hanging down at my side, asking questions the whole time. In addition, the cuff was on my arm ...

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. Hypertension, more commonly referred ...

Home blood pressure monitoring is vital for heart health. Cardiologists stress correct arm placement for accurate readings.

According to Dr Levine, proper arm placement is needed for the right blood pressure reading. The American Heart Association, ...

Embedded in cell phones, rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic. By Matías A. Loewy ...

I had an appointment last week to follow up on a minor abnormality. I had blood drawn and a brief visit to ensure that I didn’t have any other problems. Everything was fine with my blood tests, but I ...

A team of researchers in Texas has developed a tattoo that can reportedly measure blood pressure continuously and more comfortably than a smartwatch. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin ...

This article has been updated with additional information about how the study will be structured. As more devices offer wrist-based ECG measurements, many device-makers are setting their sights on ...