Many at-risk older adults aren't checking blood pressure at home, or being encouraged to do so
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Many at-risk older adults aren't checking blood pressure at home, or being encouraged to do so
Experts see more opportunity to increase home blood pressure monitoring and reporting among people with a range of chronic conditions affected by hypertension
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Experts recommend lower blood pressure for older Americans
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Many older adults may not get the intensive blood pressure treatment they need
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Blood Pressure Cuff Size Could Lead to Inaccurate Readings
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Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home
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What To Know About High Blood Pressure as You Age
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High blood pressure tops list of factors contributing to stroke in young adults
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Many at-risk older adults aren't checking blood pressure at home, or being encouraged to do so
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Those with 'white coat hypertension' more likely to die from cardiac events
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Five Ways for Seniors to Control their Blood Pressure - Sonida Senior Living
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High blood pressure may lower or raise dementia risk among older adults depending on age
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Visit-to-Visit Blood Pressure Variability Is Associated With Cognitive Decline and Incident Dementia
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Are Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors Accurate? The Facts
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Study suggests more older adults should check blood pressure at home, ET HealthWorld