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Health Encyclopedia: High Blood Pressure Diagnosis
- High Blood Pressure - Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of High Blood Pressure
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- High Blood Pressure Symptoms
Diagnosis
Mostphysical exams include a blood pressure measurement.Patients should not smoke or drink caffeinated beverages within 30 minutes beforetheir blood pressure measurement.
The Sphygmomanometer
- The standard instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a mercury sphygmomanometer. Measurements are given as units of mercury, which has filled the central column in standard sphygmomanometers for years. (Some people view the mercury sphygmomanometer as an environmental health hazard,but mo...
Expert & Community Posts
The Causes of High Blood Pressure
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...like to review some of the primary causes of High Blood Pressure. In most cases, there is no... Read more »
I’ve been told that I have white coat or office high blood pressure, is there anything I should do?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...question. This diagnosis of “office-related” high blood pressure is usually suggested when... Read more »
Early Warning for our Hearts
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...he hooked me up to the VENDYS device in two ways: Blood pressure cuffs and fingerstick... Read more »
Heart Health Update
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert...her assistant had me step on the scale, and took my blood pressure. I'd lost 7 pounds since... Read more »
Chicken Soup for the Heart
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...lately that I want to share related to chicken and blood pressure. We know that blood... Read more »
Health Guide
Treatment for Heart Attacks
...will receive nitroglycerin after a heart attack, usually under the tongue. Nitroglycerin decreases blood pressure and dilates the blood vessels around the heart, increasing blood flow.... Read more »Recommended Exercise Methods
...heart rate is 10 to 15 beats above your resting heart rate. Stopping too suddenly can sharply reduce blood pressure, and is a danger for older people. It may alsocause muscle cramping.Stretching... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Risk Factors
During the last decade, the number of Americans with high blood pressure has increased by 30 percent. Over 65 million American adults now have high blood pressure, and this condition... Read more »High Blood Pressure Treatment: Lifestyle Changes
Healthy lifestyle changes are an important first step for lowering blood pressure. Current guidelines recommend that people should:Exercise at least 30 minutes a dayMaintain normal... Read more »Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
...(particularly with decongestants taken by mouth and in combination with alcohol)Changes in heart rate and blood pressureAvoid combinations of oral decongestants with alcohol or certain drugs,... Read more »Images
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January 20, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chilly weather may give you more than just the shivers. New research suggests it may be responsible for increased blood... Read summary »
Hypertension Hurts Kids, Too!
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