As prevalence of CVDs continues to increase, the AHA and AMA have developed the Target BP initiative to improve blood pressure control in US adults.

"It's considered and defined as a silent killer because you don't see the effects until it has a systemic impact on our other ...

A home blood pressure monitor is not a diagnostic device, but a tool to help you keep track of your blood pressure between checkups. The American Heart Association defines hypertension as having ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Libraries in the Wichita area have partnered with the American Heart Association to make blood pressure kits available for checkout. High blood pressure is known as the ...

or high blood pressure, is a leading preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke and premature death. According to the 2024 American Heart Association Statistical Update, nearly half of U.S ...