Occasional blood pressure spikes boost hypertension risk

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-06-29

Results from a new study suggest that sporadic hikes in blood pressure in everyday life or in a medical setting such as a doctor's office can raise the risk of a person developing more sustained high blood pressure. Read full story >

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Occasional blood pressure spikes boost hypertension risk

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