Hypertension in adults traditionally has been defined as having a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90 mmHg, or taking antihypertensive medication. Morbidity and mortality as a result of cardiovascular disease are directly related to the level of blood pressure. Hypertension [...]
The number of patients monitoring their blood pressures at home is growing. A survey measuring attitudes about home health monitoring found that 22% of respondents had performed home blood pressure monitoring in the past year. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), sales of blood pressure monitors totaled over $115 million in 2000. Robust sales are [...]
