Primary Hypertension (Formerly Known as Essential Hypertension)
Why is it called primary hypertension?
Essential hypertension is high blood pressure that doesn’t have a known secondary cause. It’s also referred to as primary hypertension. Blood … read more
What To Eat To Help Raise Low Blood Pressure
Many people wonder what to eat to help raise low blood pressure. Low Blood Pressure (also known as Hypotension) is typically considered to be a blood pressure reading under… read more
Fasting: How Does It Affect Your Heart and Blood Pressure?
A cardiologist’s perspective on pros and cons of fasting
Do you sometimes fast for religious reasons or as a lifestyle choice? If so, you may wonder what impact fasting has … read more
Benefits of Drinking Water for High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the measurement of the force the heart applies against artery walls as it propels blood to the body. Healthcare providers use two numbers to measure your blood … read more
Alcohol and High Blood Pressure
Alcohol’s effect on the body
Blood pressure and the heart- a lot of alcohol over a long time – or too much on a single occasion – can damage the… read more
High Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure
What should I do if I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure?
Eat a healthy diet that is low in salt; low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; … read more
Medications That Cause High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure and Drug Safety
To make sure your medication for high blood pressure is working effectively, avoid certain other drugs because:
Some medicines can make blood pressure rise.… read more
Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure raises your chances of having both heart attack and stroke. It’s important to know your numbers because if you have high blood pressure you’ll want to bring… read more
Are Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Related?
How Blood Sugar Affects Blood Pressure
How are these two systems connected? Insulin, which plays a role in managing blood glucose, has an unfortunate relationship with nitric oxide production in… read more
Hypertensive Heart Disease: Things to know
What is hypertensive heart disease?
Hypertensive heart disease is a long-term condition that develops over many years in people who have high blood pressure. It’s a group of medical… read more
Prehypertension: Are You at Risk?
Understanding Prehypertension
In stage 1 hypertension, also known as prehypertension, the systolic (top number) reading is 120 mmHg-139 mmHg, or the diastolic (bottom number) reading is 80 mmHg-89… read more
Blood Pressure Chart With Readings By Age and Sex
What Do Blood Pressure Numbers Mean?
Blood pressure readings are composed of two numbers—for example, 120/80 mm Hg. Both numbers are an important part of your blood pressure reading.
The… read more
Pulmonary Hypertension
What Is Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening condition that gets worse over time, but treatments can help your symptoms so you can live better with the disease.… read more
Hypertension and Diabetes
The link between diabetes and hypertension
High blood pressure, or hypertension, often occurs alongside diabetes and obesity. Together, these conditions fall under the umbrella of metabolic syndrome. People… read more
High Blood Pressure Home Remedies
7 Home Remedies for Managing High Blood Pressure
There are several home remedies that can be used to help manage high blood pressure levels and improve heart health, including making… read more
