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
Hypertension: The Silent Illness
Blood pressure is mostly a silent disease
Unfortunately, high blood pressure can happen without feeling any abnormal symptoms.
Moderate or severe headaches, anxiety, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, palpitations, or feeling… read more
All About Blood Pressure
What is blood pressure means?
Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood into… read more
All About Secondary Hypertension
What causes secondary hypertension?
Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure caused by another condition or disease. Conditions that may cause secondary hypertension include kidney disease, adrenal disease, thyroid problems … read more
High Blood Pressure May Increase Your Risk for AFib
Does blood pressure go up during AFib?
With atrial fibrillation, the heart beats irregularly. This can affect how well it pumps, triggering low blood pressure
What should your blood pressure… read more
4 Hidden Habits That May Affect Your Blood Pressure
What are 4 major causes of high blood pressure?
Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include:
A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol.
Chronic conditions… read more
What is the Risk of Portal Hypertension?
What is the treatment for portal hypertension?
Pharmacologic therapy for portal hypertension includes the use of beta-blockers, most commonly propranolol and nadolol. Brazilian investigators have suggested that the… read more
Is That Cold Medicine in Your Cabinet Raising Your Blood Pressure?
What cold medicine is OK with high blood pressure?
What Cough Medicine Can I Take with High Blood Pressure? If you’re looking for safe cough medicine, consider Coricidin … read more
Do Racism Raises High Blood Pressure Risk?
Does racism cause hypertension?
Blacks who reported medium levels of lifetime discrimination had a 49% increased risk of high blood pressure after accounting for other risk factors, the researchers… read more
