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Update to AHA Blood Pressure Guidelines
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Why is higi changing the blood pressure guidelines?
Research shows that adults with blood pressure readings considered pre-hypertensive under the old guidelines a...
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What are the new AHA blood pressure guidelines?
Additional information regarding the new guidelines can be found on the AHA website via the link below, with ...
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How will these updated blood pressure guidelines affect me?
The new definition will result in nearly half of the U.S. adult population (46 percent) having high blood pres...
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How will I be reminded of these changes when I'm using the higi s...
If a you receive a reading of “Elevated” or “High” when you are are measuring blood pressure at the higi stati...
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What if I receive a blood pressure reading of 'Elevated or '...
We recommend waiting 5 minutes and repeating the test, especially if the result is unexpected. If you receive...