Highlands College of Montana Tech will celebrate high school students who have completed a free certified nursing assistant ...

"What do you do with it?" Many children ask these and similar questions when they see a blood pressure monitor. And what actually is "blood ...

Blood pressure is measured using a sphygmomanometer, which consists of an inflatable cuff, a pressure gauge, and a stethoscope or electronic sensor. There are two main types: manual blood pressure ...

Below is a list of equipment. The only two pieces of equipment you will need in the first semester are the stethoscope and blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer). You will need access to an otoscope ...

Healthcare providers consider low blood pressure (hypotension)—a reading below 90/60 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)—benign, or not harmful, because it rarely causes symptoms. However, some people with ...

Tips for lowering pressure before a reading include using relaxation techniques and avoiding smoking and caffeinated drinks. Certain habits, such as regular exercise, can also help keep blood ...

High blood pressure can be hereditary. If your parents have high blood pressure—also called hypertension—you have an increased risk of also developing high blood pressure. Familial hypertension can be ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects an estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide and results in 10 million deaths per year, according to the World Heart Federation. Impacting a person's ...