Primary pulmonary hypertension is an increase in the blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, caused by a rare lung disorder. The effects of primary pulmonary hypertension, while often mostly genetic, can be aggravated by poor diet or lack of proper exercise. (The pulmonary artery is the blood vessel that distributes the blood from the right […]
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Pulmonary Hypertension Echocardiography Findings
Do you always need to measure the systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) in order to see if pulmonary hypertension is present? In this demo, Thomas Binder explains that there are a bunch of other clues that indicate pulmonary hypertension using echocardiography. Remember: very often sPAP cannot be measured. Therefore, these clues are extremely important. Learn […]
High Blood Pressure Home Remedies – Add 10 Years To Your Life With Natural Remedies
Can you really add 10 years to your life with natural high blood pressure home remedies? High Blood Pressure- Referred to as the silent killer. High blood pressure or hypertension occurs when the heart pumps blood that is restrained by the narrower arteries. This deadly disease effects about 1 and 3 adults. Unfortunately, most adults […]
Heart Health Stent Implantation Coronary Surgery PreOp® Patient Education Feature
on.fb.me -NEW facebook page – it’s cool! Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a balloon angioplasty with a stent implant. But what does that actually mean? The heart is located in the center of the chest. It’s job is to keep blood continually circulating throughout the body. The blood vessels that […]
Don’t Massage Carotid Artery
Strictly speaking you can touch it. There is it is procedure in ER in cases of severe Tachycardia. It is actually a preferred procedure by doctors to reduce the heart rate of a haemodynamically stable patient in SVT than the drugs. So to be precise you can TOUCH carotid artery you just cannot massage it. […]
Natural Blood Pressure Cure
Are Suffering From Fluctuating Blood Pressure? High Blood Pressure (hypertension) is the #1 killer of African American. It is known as “The Silent Killer.” Stage 1 hypertension is: 140-159/90-99. Stage 2 hypertension is: 160 and above/100 and above. There are usually no symptoms or signs of hypertension. Over 1/3 of its victims do not even […]
Pulmonologist Dr. Timothy Cannon Discusses Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a progressive disorder characterized by abnormally high blood pressure (hypertension) in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. In this webcast from Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., Pulmonologist Timothy Cannon, MD discusses what pulmonary arterial hypertension is and how it is treated.
The Symptoms Surrounding Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition caused by a diet that is too high in carbohydrates over a long period of time. Ultimately, the high carbohydrate diet brings about a condition known as insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs as a result of the body continuously producing increased insulin in an attempt to maintain normal blood sugar levels. […]
Does High Cholesterol Cause High Blood Pressure?
For most of us, our first experience with chronic illness is high blood pressure. Hypertension does not respect healthy lifestyles. Even people who maintain normal weight, exercise regularly, maintain healthy cholesterol levels, and eat a heart-healthy diet can be and frequently are diagnosed with the condition. In the United States, nine out of ten people […]
Normal Blood Pressure Vs High Blood Pressure – What You Might Not Know About Hypertension
High blood pressure is nicknamed “the silent killer” because there are often no symptoms. While some people experience headaches or dizziness, the majority of people with high blood pressure feel just fine. These individuals will often think they have a normal blood pressure. The only way to know for sure if blood pressure is elevated […]
The Dangers of Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition of the heart that can cause many problems. Some people believe that hypertension is caused by people who are hyperactive, stressed or nervous. However, anyone can get high blood pressure. In order to deal with high blood pressure both for yourself and your loved ones, you need […]
Blood Pressure Facts : How to Check Blood Pressure
Check blood pressure by fitting the cuff snug on the arm, placing the gauge where it can be seen, but is still in line with the brachial artery, and putting the stethoscope over the brachial artery, as well. Pump up the blood pressure cuff and listen for the first and last beats of the heart […]