Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adults despite recent scientific advancements. Although people are living longer lives, there may be an adverse impact on ...

Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

Request permissions for this article. Department of Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX (M.S.U.). Department of Medicine, Parkland Health and ...