It’s called the silent killer for a reason. Many people who have high blood pressure either don’t know it or don’t treat it and suffer not a single symptom until something catastrophic such as a heart attack or stroke occurs. Dr. Patti Olusola, a Family Medicine Specialist at the University of Texas Health Science Center […]
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Hypertension: Symptoms of this “Silent Killer”
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects 70 million Americans and is a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Board certified cardiologist, author and HeartSmartMD cofounder Dr. Matt DeVane tells you what symptoms to watch for to help catch this “silent killer” early. Learn much more at www.HeartSmartMD.com Video Rating: 0 / 5
Preventing Hypertension – Health Tips
Hypertension, also know as High Blood Pressure(BP) has become one of the most pressing health issues especially in developed countries. Although there are several forms of treatment available, hypertension cannot be totally cured. As the old saying goes “Prevention is better than cure”, therefore, Jin’s Health tips would like to share with you ways on […]
Blood Pressure – Control it Or Suffer the Consequences
High blood pressure can cause you all kinds of problems if you are not careful to take care of it. What is it exactly? It is the buildup of high levels of sodium in your blood which makes it hard for the heart to carry blood to the necessary parts of your body. This can […]
Better Lifestyle Behaviors Cut Risk of Hypertension
The World Health Organization says high blood pressure is a global problem. According to the WHO, hypertension affects 20 percent of the world’s population [1.3 billion of 6.7 billion]. It is associated with a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, but with some lifestyle changes, a new study says it can be controlled or […]
New Treatment – Technique to Reduce High Blood Pressure/Hypertension
It is believed that hypertension is the main risk factor for premature death while a significant number of world’s population suffers from it. While most people know that it can lead to heart attack and stroke, probably not many people are aware of the fact that nerves situated in the kidney area have substantial influence […]
Blood Pressure Wrist Monitors
Many people have to check their blood pressure a few times each day. Sometimes they may forget which could lead to a dangerous situation. Thankfully, there are blood pressure wrist monitors available for people to wear as a reminder. This could save a person’s life if they are unaware of their current condition regarding their […]
Aggressive Management of Hypertension
More than 60% of older persons in the United States suffer from hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. Hypertension is defined as an increase in blood pressure above normal. Blood pressure is measured as systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure occurs when blood is pumped into the arteries as the heart contracts. Diastolic […]
High Blood Pressure – 12 Dietary and Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Help Lower Yours
High blood pressure is frequently referred to as the silent killer. Many times, individuals fail to realize they have this condition, until it’s too late. But, understand there are lifestyle and dietary changes you can make, to keep you heart-healthy. Here are 12 things you can do to help ensure a healthy cardiac system, and […]
Hypertension – The Relationship With Aspirin
Hypertension is a condition that currently affects many men and women, particularly as they age. Quite frequently following diagnosis by a physician, a person with this condition will be instructed to take a daily dosage of low dose aspirin. This type of medication has been used for some time now for people at risk for […]
High Diastolic Pressure – What Does it Really Mean?
Your blood pressure is a measure of the force exerted on the artery walls by your blood as your heart beats and forces the blood around your body. This measure is in two parts, namely systolic and diastolic. Systolic pressure is recorded as the force on the artery wall at the time the hear beats […]
Lower Blood Pressure Foods to Cure Hypertension and Avoid Heart Attacks
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is rightly called the ‘silent killer’. It is the leading precursor of heart attacks which are the leading cause of death in most of the Western World.? Yet there are no noticeable signs, no symptoms to warn you. You don’t know what your blood pressure is until you get it checked. […]
The link between home blood pressure monitoring and the risk of stroke or heart attack.
A new study finds that the best way to predict your risk of stroke or heart attack due to high blood pressure is through systematic monitoring at home rather than periodic checks in the doctor’s office, new research suggests. Dr. Henry Black, Immediate Past President American Society of Hypertension discusses the study and the implications. […]