DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this ...
Blood pressure consists of two numbers. Systolic pressure, the force exerted on blood vessels when the heart beats, is the upper number. Diastolic pressure, the force exerted when the heart is at rest ...
Elevated pulse pressure—the change in BP during cardiac contractions—is an important, independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), new data show. Gary F. Mitchell, MD, at Cardiovascular ...
That rhythmic thump beneath your fingertips isn’t just proof you’re alive—it’s a sophisticated early warning system broadcasting critical messages about what’s happening inside your blood vessels.
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