Pressure measurements are typically described as either static or dynamic. Static pressure occurs where no motion is involved, such as air pressure inside a tire or balloon. When the motion of a fluid ...

Intracranial hypertension—elevated pressure within the skull—poses life-threatening risks, including strokes, hemorrhages, ...

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) measurement during pregnancy can identify individuals at higher risk of developing preeclampsia ...

Whether taking a single NIBP or repeated NIBP measurements, keep in mind that devices that exert pressure on tissue have been associated with purpura, skin avulsion, compartmental syndrome ...

Dr Sudhir Kumar, a leading medical professional, shared step-by-step instructions on how to measure blood pressure at home ...

Recent research indicates that even small increases in physical activity, such as five minutes of uphill walking or ...

Toriccelli also went on to develop the mercury barometer, an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. A barometer also monitors variations in atmospheric pressure. As air becomes thinner ...

A new study highlights the importance of proper arm positioning during blood pressure measurement to avoid inaccurate ...

An addition of five minutes of exercise-like activity a day is associated with slightly lower blood pressure, the study ...

A recent study has found that the widely used method for measuring blood pressure, known as the “cuff method,” may often ...

A new study shows an extra 5 minutes of daily vigorous exercise helps control hypertension. The findings become more ...

Modest daily exercise, as little as five minutes, is linked to lower blood pressure, with significant benefits from longer ...