Medically reviewed by Anisha Shah, MD Using a blood pressure chart by age can help you interpret your results to see how they ...

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 ...

All values must be entered in order to calculate percentiles for Blood Pressure and Height. A percentile shows the relative position of the child's measurement (such as Blood Pressure or Height) among ...

To get the best out of your daily blood pressure medication, take it just before you go to bed, say researchers. It's a simple tip that could save lives, they say in the European Heart Journal.

Clonidine is a bit of an unusual choice for a blood pressure medicine. It’s not a first-line drug. In addition to ARBs, ACE inhibitors and diuretics, calcium blockers are the usual first-line ...

Why monitor blood pressure (BP)? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is an important health issue in children, because of its association with obesity. High blood pressure is considered a risk factor ...