High blood pressure: Experts outline ‘important' way to check if you have the condition
msn.comUniversity of Exeter study recommended measurement of both arms. Lead study author Dr Christopher Clark said: "High blood pressure is a global issue and poor management can be fatal. "This study shows that failure to measure both arms and use the higher reading arm will not only result in underdiagnosis and undertreatment of high blood pressure but also under-estimation of cardiovascular risks for millions of people worldwide. "READ MORE: Paul Newman: Risk factors of the 'horrible' disease that killed actorAs to whether it is more efficacious to measure high blood pressure from the upper or lower arm, Dr Clark added: "Our study now provides the first evidence that the higher reading arm blood pressure is the better predictor of future cardiovascular risk. "Alongside identifying the most effective way to measure blood pressure, the study also revealed measuring blood pressure from the upper arm was the best way to predict overall mortality and cardiovascular mortality.
High blood pressure can often be an indicator of someone's risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event such as a stroke or heart attack.
These events occur when blood supply is suddenly cut off from either the brain or heart respectively; they are emergency incidents which can prove fatal if left untreated quickly.
Due to its position as an early indicator, high blood pressure and management of it is essential for overall health. There are several ways of managing high blood pressure, including dietary changes, lifestyle alterations, and medications.
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