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Improper arm positioning during blood pressure measurement can lead to overestimations of up to 7 mmHg in systolic pressure, potentially altering patient diagnoses and treatment plans.

Recent guidelines emphasize four primary medication classes for hypertension management, steering away from older options that may carry higher risks of side effects.

“Doctors must make difficult judgment calls to protect patients, even if it yields an unwanted outcome,” says attorney Denzell Moton, highlighting the complex nature of medical decision-making in critical situations.

Severe magnesium deficiency can lead to serious complications affecting the nervous system and heart, including muscle spasms, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias.

Recent research suggests that certain beverages, including low-fat milk and coffee, may offer protective effects for kidney health when consumed in moderation.

One teaspoon of baking soda contains about 1,200 mg of sodium, nearly the full daily recommended allotment given by the American Heart Association for people with high blood pressure.