Monitoring your blood pressure is important for maintaining your overall health, especially if you have high blood pressure disease. How you can monitor your blood pressure effectively: 1. Choose the right Blood Pressure Monitor: There are two main types of blood pressure monitors: manual and automatic monitors. Automatic monitors are more convenient for home
Your dad has always been your rock, but as he grows older, his heart health needs extra care. High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” can lead to severe health complications. The good news? You can help your dad stay on top of his heart health with simple lifestyle changes and the
Published: April 18, 2024 High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can lead to health problems at any time in life. High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms. Some women have high blood pressure during pregnancy. This can put the mother and her baby at risk for problems during the pregnancy. High blood pressure can
High blood pressure is generally considered the most common controllable risk factor for stroke, but atrial fibrillation is the most powerful, said Ralph L. Sacco, MD, professor and chairman of neurology at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami and past president of the American Heart Association.
Blood pressure is the force that circulating blood exerts on the walls of the body’s arteries (the body’s major blood vessels). Hypertension means blood pressure is high.