Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls.

The numbers are indeed impressive. To identify the 231 genes linked to blood pressure and heart rate, the researchers ...

Hypertension is defined as “abnormally high blood pressure,” and therefore often referred to as high blood pressure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 75 million American ...