Why Central Blood Pressure Matters More Than You Think
25 February 2025 · CardiAction
Central blood pressure, the pressure experienced by the heart, brain, and kidneys, has been shown in multiple studies to be a stronger predictor of cardiovascular events than traditional arm-cuff readings.
Research published in Hypertension (AHA), the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology consistently demonstrates that central blood pressure correlates more strongly with target organ damage and cardiovascular events than brachial readings.
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