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Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Systolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart contracts, with normal readings less than 120 mmHg.  Diastolic pressure measures arterial ...

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"Is a blood pressure of 130/70 anything to worry about?" It's a good question, and one doctors didn't regularly field until the Joint National Committee of the American Heart Association announced its ...

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Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you're not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...