Posted in Uncategorized on 21. Aug, 2010
It’s called The Silent Killer … high blood pressure. Also referred to as hypertension, high blood pressure can potentially lead to heart disease, stroke, dementia, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and blindness. It’s one of the ten (10) leading causes of death in the world. What’s worse, recent studies have concluded that hypertention will increase [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on 21. Aug, 2010
Physical signs of high blood pressure can often confuse an attending physician. Therefore it’s very important when you’re experiencing any type of illness to have your blood pressure checked. Often signs of high blood pressure are uncovered when the doctor is looking for an entirely different illness. Because high blood pressure (when it’s severe enough) [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on 21. Aug, 2010
Low blood pressure occurs when the blood flow through the arteries and veins is dramatically reduced and not enough oxygen and nutrients are delivered to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidneys. There are different types of low blood pressure, including orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure upon standing up from sitting or lying [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on 21. Aug, 2010
Believe it or not, blood pressure ranges actually differ throughout the world. This is why your doctor will only use ideal blood pressure ranges as a guide, while also taking into consideration such factors as your age, race, health, gender, and more. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood through the arteries. Your blood [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on 21. Aug, 2010
Hypertension is not an actual illness in itself, but a predisposition to the development of other illnesses, some of which can be potentially life threatening. The problem with hypertension is that in its early stages it’s difficult to detect. Often, by the time it is discovered, damage to the heart, kidneys, and lungs has already [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on 21. Aug, 2010
We live in a time when we’re becoming more and more responsible for our own health. Exercise and eating properly is a big part of healthy living, but monitoriing our health is equally important. Fortunately, monitoring your heart health with a home blood pressure monitor is more convenient and economical than it’s ever been before. [...]
