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Hypertension Causes and Risk Factors of High Blood Pressure A person with hypertension (high blood pressure) is typically pictured as an obese, overworked, and irritable male executive. In reality, high blood pressure affects people of all ages, races, social backgrounds, …
Blood Pressure Awareness Information about Blood Pressure Awareness Month Caring organizations all around the world are designating certain days of the year to raise awareness of the value of blood pressure awareness. A public education effort about blood pressure is …
Home Management of Your Family’s Health The physical examination of you and your family doesn’t have to begin in the doctor’s office. Some important observations can begin in the home. Checking your family’s health in the home will help your …
What is a Stress Test An exercise stress test is one of several techniques used for uncovering cardiac problems. It is frequently used as a screening device for older people about to begin an exercise program; if the test indicates …
Monitoring Blood Pressure at home High blood pressure is a sneaky ailment. The condition has no symptoms that you can see or feel. Having your blood pressure checked regularly is the only way to know if it is high. Studies …
What is blood pressure? The force exerted by blood against the arterial walls. It is measured in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg). For example: 127/65 mmHg Why measure blood pressure? Blood pressure may be excessively: High = Hypertension or Low = …
C Reactive Protein and Heart Disease As the war against the leading cause of death for Americans, heart disease, goes on, new tools are being developed to recognize high risk individuals.The symptoms of coronary heart disease –chest pain, shortness of …
Blood pressure is commonly measured by wrapping an inflatable cuff around the upper arm. Air is pumped into the cuff until circulation is cut off; when a stethoscope is placed over the cuff , there is silence. Then as the …
Blood Pressure Monitors for the Home Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is an important step individuals can take to maintain cardiovascular health and prevent the serious consequences associated with undetected and untreated hypertension. The traditional way of …