Blood Pressure Rise in Kidney Donors

Can donating a kidney cause high blood pressure? Kidney donors appear to have higher than expected blood pressure years after donation, according to an analysis of the existing research. The… read more

Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Rate, Thing About It

Is there a relationship between heart rate and blood pressure? The relationship between heart rate and blood pressure is location-dependent. As discussed above, there is a direct relationship between read more

High Blood Pressure and Atherosclerosis

Does atherosclerosis cause high blood pressure? If you have atherosclerosis in the arteries leading to your kidneys, you may develop high blood pressure or kidney failure. Can you have… read more

High Blood Pressure and African Americans

Does race affect high blood pressure? The prevalence of high blood pressure differs by race/ethnicity, with the condition being more common among blacks (40.4%) compared with whites (27.4%)… read more

Person with Hypertension: Higher Risk of SCAD

Is blood pressure a good indicator of heart health? Decades of research have indicated that high systolic blood pressure is more likely than diastolic pressure to predict heart disease, but… read more

High Blood Pressure Common Myths

Knowing the facts can help you make smart choices One of the best things about educating yourself about high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) is shattering these myths.… read more

What Is White Coat Syndrome?

What is white coat syndrome? Some people notice that their blood pressure is normal at home, but rises slightly when they are at the doctor’s office. This is known as… read more

Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is dangerous because it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney disease. The goal of treating hypertension is to lower… read more

What You Should Know About Blood Pressure Levels

Previously, blood pressure was considered borderline high at 140/90. (The systolic number is the top; the diastolic, the bottom.) Now, a measurement as low as 130/80 is considered stage 1… read more

What is the Average Blood Pressure Reading?

What is a normal blood pressure reading? Do you know what your ideal blood pressure should be ? Blood pressure is the force with which the heart pumps blood into… read more

What happens when you have low blood pressure?

Low blood pressure – When blood pressure is too low How low is too low a blood pressure? Within certain limits, the lower the blood pressure, the better.… read more

Normal Blood Pressure By Gender

Understanding Blood Pressure What is it? Blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure varies slightly throughout the day;… read more

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. Blood pressure varies throughout the day depending… read more

High Blood Pressure

If blood pressure is too high for too long, it can cause serious damage to blood vessels. This can lead to various complications, some of which can be life-threatening. These… read more

How to Lower Blood Pressure

How can I lower my blood pressure? Everyone can benefit from measures to lower blood pressure. Even if you have healthy blood pressure, you can take steps… read more