Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and I get nervous. One thing that has made me more ...

Fitbit has outlined a new kind of blood pressure wearable in an updated patent filing recently published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as spotted by NotebookCheck. Google’s Fitbit has submitted multiple patent applications for blood ...

This small, stretchy skin patch uses ultrasound to continuously monitor blood pressure deep inside the body. A comprehensive clinical validation on 117 subjects, including patients in the intensive care unit, has demonstrated its potential as a simpler and ...

Which home blood pressure monitors are best? Knowing your blood pressure is an essential tool in managing your overall health. Many people only visit their doctor once or twice a year, which may allow potential problems to go unnoticed and undiagnosed for ...

Blood pressure monitoring plays a key role in managing hypertension. For patients whose numbers are well controlled through lifestyle changes or medication, the question often arises: how often should they be checking at home? While regular monitoring ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some point in their lives. The “silent killer” damages ...

Measures blood pressure without clamping your wrist. Long battery life. Waterproof. Can measure your blood pressure while you're sleeping! But there’s a reason why blood pressure is one of the first tests you get at the doctor’s office. High blood ...