However, some normal adults may have levels that low without any symptoms, while some hypertensive patients may develop
Blood pressures vary, depending on such factors as age, race, sex, and environment. On rare occasions, individuals may have medical problems that cause low blood pressure. Among...
It is normal for blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day depending on your level of activity, stress, excitement, fear, etcetera. If... Read more »
Anxiety does not cause chronic high blood pressure (hypertension). Anxiety can, however, cause spikes in blood pressure during anxiety... Read more »
We have heard it all before, "High blood pressure causes heart disease." The guidelines and treatments for high blood pressure (BP) have... Read more »
"Oh, no. I don't have high blood pressure," declared Ron after I informed him that his pressure of 138/78 was on the high side. "Lots of... Read more »
Trying to separate diet myths from the truth can get rather confusing to say the least. Indeed many of the diets out there completely... Read more »
If you think may be experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack, do not wait to see if they go away. If you experience discomfort or pain in the... Read more »
How It HappensA heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked due to fatty material building up in the arteries and eventually closing... Read more »
Let’s first take a look at what drives your blood pressure.Unlike a river, which flows continuously downstream, blood flow is pulsatile, with ebb... Read more »
The Heart Attack Patient Guide describes what you are likely to experience when having a heart attack, as well as your recovery and treatment. This... Read more »
Heart attack warning signs for women. Very few pre-menopausal women have heart attacks, unless they smoke, have diabetes, or are on birth control... Read more »