Category: High Blood Pressure

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If you’ve been told your blood pressure is normal you might feel there’s nothing to worry about, yet a new report by a federal task force suggests otherwise. Greg Prokopowicz, a blood pressure expert at Johns Hopkins, explains. Prokopowicz: There’s …

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Home blood pressure measurements help confirm a diagnosis of high blood pressure, a federal task force states. Greg Prokopowicz, a blood pressure expert at Johns Hopkins, says a number of such measurements are needed for a couple of reasons. Prokopowicz: …

If you’re measuring your blood pressure at home, when can you be convinced you’ve gotten an accurate picture? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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You’ve been told you have high blood pressure and now need confirmation. Can you accomplish that goal with a home blood pressure monitor? Greg Prokopowicz, a blood pressure expert at Johns Hopkins, says the latest guidelines say you can. Prokopowicz: …

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Many people have elevated blood pressure when they visit their doctor’s office, so if you’ve been told your blood pressure is high that needs to be confirmed before you are put on any medicines to lower it. That’s according to …

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The United States Preventive Services Task Force has just updated their guidelines on managing blood pressure. Greg Prokopowicz, a blood pressure expert at Johns Hopkins, says managing your blood pressure starts with getting it measured. Prokopowicz: Starting at age 18, …

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