High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital ...

A 33-year-old woman in Canada who had large, abnormal pulses that were clearly visible in her neck ultimately needed surgery to combat a bacterial infection in her heart, according to a new report of ...

HIGH blood pressure symptoms include chest pain, severe headaches and feeling sick. But you could also be at risk of hypertension if you have this sign on the back of your neck - are you at risk? High ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: Recently, while walking on my home treadmill, I stepped off to check my pulse. I did so by pressing two fingers on my left neck artery. I had to press rather hard to find the pulse.

Your popliteal pulse is one of several places on your body where you can easily check your heart rate. The location of the popliteal pulse is the soft spots behind your knees. ‌Your popliteal pulse ...