A HEART ATTACK WITH NOT WARNING
Ischemia is a condition where the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a part of the body is restricted. Cardiac ischemia refers to lack of blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle. It occurs when an artery...
View ArticleWHAT IS CALL ‘THE SILENT KILLER’?
One in every four adults — some 50 million people in the USA alone — have high blood pressure. But many people are unaware that they have the condition. Untreated hypertension increases the risk of...
View ArticleSYMPTOMS OF “THE SILENT KILLER”
One in every three adults in the United States suffers from a condition that may lead to coronary heart disease or stroke, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. High blood pressure,...
View ArticleTAKE CARE OF YOUR HYPERTENSION!
High blood pressure is a common condition in which the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is...
View ArticleHYPERTENSION: WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?
You’ll likely have your blood pressure taken as part of a routine doctor’s appointment. Ask your doctor for a blood pressure reading at least every two years starting at age 18. Blood pressure should...
View ArticleFACTS ABOUT “THE SILENT KILLERS”
“Silent killer disease” are diseases that produces minimum or no symptoms and are capable of causing death if not treated. -Heart disease, hypertension, stroke and diabetes are major silent killer...
View ArticleOBESITY TREATMENT
Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is more than just a cosmetic concern, though. It increases your risk of diseases and health problems such as heart disease,...
View ArticleHIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FACTS
High blood pressure (hypertension) is designated as either essential (primary) hypertension or secondary hypertension and is defined as a consistently elevated blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg....
View ArticleBETA BLOCKERS CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!
Beta blockers, also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents, are medications that reduce your blood pressure. Beta blockers work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as...
View ArticleMYTHS OF HYPERTENSION SYMPTOMS
There’s a common misconception that people with high blood pressure, also called hypertension, will experience symptoms such as nervousness, sweating, difficulty sleeping or facial flushing. The truth...
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