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
