I have been told that the old-fashioned mercury sphygmomanometer is the gold standard for measuring blood pressure. Is this true and, if so, why? Subscribe today for unlimited access to 6,000+ ...

The first step in taking an NIBP is choosing the appropriate site. Because normative values are generally based on this site, the clinician must know on which extremity the BP monitor they are using ...

The 2025 recommendations, released last summer, reaffirm 130/80 mm Hg as the threshold for diagnosing hypertensionand emphasize the importance of accurate measurement.In the previous guidelines, ...

Embedded in a cellphone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension Matías A. Loewy, Knowable Magazine A new generation of blood ...