The Loretta McNary Show ft. Pulmonary Hypertension – Part3

Barbara Thompson and Dr. William Novick talk about Pulmonary Hypertension, its symptoms, treatments & the need for awareness of this invisible heart/lung disease on The Loretta McNary Show in Memphis, TN. It is under-diagnosed & the public as well as the medical community must become aware of high lung pressure as there are treatments. For […]

Smoking and your Health

The health effects of tobacco are the circumstances, mechanisms, and factors of tobacco consumption on human health. Epidemiological research have been focused primarily on tobacco smoking,[1] which has been studied more extensively than any other form of consumption.[2] Tobacco use leads most commonly to diseases affecting the heart and lungs, with smoking being a major […]

Blood Pressure Facts : What Is a Low Blood Pressure Reading?

A low blood pressure reading is anything below 117 over 70 for an adult, though people who exercise frequently and are thin tend to have lower blood pressure readings. Take several blood pressure readings to diagnose consistent low blood pressure with information from a nurse in this free video on blood pressure.

Hypertension and Sleep Apnea

Hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure affects millions of people worldwide. For years, some medical providers have suspected that the two interact in a tangible way. Recently, a medical study has emerged that brings supporting evidence to this claim. A national multi-center study from 2000 confirmed a possible connection between sleep apnea and hypertension […]