Best Outcomes with Systolic BP of 130-139 mm Hg Systolic blood pressure measurements differ from office mercury sphygmomanometer by more than 5 mm Hg in 30% of readings. PHILADELPHIA—A large ...

At the basic level, methods of blood pressure monitoring have slowly changed in the last few decades. While most types of sphygmomanometer still rely on a Velcro cuff placed around the arm, the ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure is above 130/80 mmHg. Blood pressure is measured using a cuff and a sphygmomanometer. You should ...

DALLAS, March 4, 2019 - The accurate measurement of blood pressure is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, according to an ...

In September, the city council of Duluth, MN, passed a first-ever ordinance banning the sale and purchase of all medical devices containing mercury. Two years ago, the city became the first to ban the ...