Medications don't work for 12 million people with hypertension. A new option comes in the form of a "pacemaker" that puts blood pressure back on track.
If it happens in your brain, there's a 50 percent chance you won't make it. Now, doctors are repairing aneurysms with techniques that don't even require a scalpel.
High blood pressure -- it's the stuff only old folks have to worry about, right? Think again. Just 1 in 5 kids with hypertension are diagnosed while the rest face heart failure, or worse.
It happens in nearly half of all stroke victims; they develop a dangerous fever that could turn out to be deadly. Now doctors are using a chilly approach to return the body's temperature to normal and save the brain.
Aortic aneurysms typically sneak up on patients and end up bursting before any symptoms show. For those lucky enough to catch the problem early, there's a new kind of stent that avoids the need for major surgery.
Because glaucoma typically doesn't show any signs, or symptoms, many patients don't quite understand the importance of follow-up care. Here are some tips for proper glaucoma care and prevention.
Glaucoma is a very serious eye condition that causes many people to lose their vision, but if diagnosed early and treated properly, your doctor can help manage it and prevent future vision loss.