Pulmonary Hypertension

lower than normal blood pressure :: Article Creator How To Recognize Normal Versus High Blood Pressure DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there is some debate on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this mean that 110/90 mm Hg, 130/70 mm Hg, or 150/50 mm Hg is also normal? Is there any significance of the ratio between systolic and diastolic blood pressure? — L.P. ANSWER: Because so many people have high blood pressure, and the consequences of untreated or poorly treated high blood pressure include a risk for heart attacks and strokes, it's critically important to understand this thoroughly. For a young, healthy person, the lower the blood pressure, the lower the risk of blood vessel damage that leads to these dreaded complications of heart attack and stroke. I routinely see people with blood pressures of 90/60 mm Hg who are just fine (although t...

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best medicine for white coat hypertension :: Article Creator Hypertension: A Guide To Causes, Risk Factors, Prevention & More DepositPhotos.Com What is Hypertension? Hypertension is a very common condition, affecting about half of all adults in the U.S. But it doesn't always have symptoms, so about one in three people don't know they have it. Hypertension develops when the force of the blood coming from your heart consistently puts too much pressure on the walls of your arteries. Over time, this pressure can cause small tears in your arteries. Plaque can collect in and around these tears, causing your arteries to narrow and obstructing the flow of blood to and from your heart.  (And learn about heart attack signs here.) When plaque builds up inside your arteries, it can further increase your blood pressure and increase your risk of heart disease. When you have high blood pressure, your heart has to work harder to move bloo...

normal hypertension :: Article Creator How To Recognize Normal Versus High Blood Pressure DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there is some debate on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this mean that 110/90 mm Hg, 130/70 mm Hg, or 150/50 mm Hg is also normal? Is there any significance of the ratio between systolic and diastolic blood pressure? — L.P. ANSWER: Because so many people have high blood pressure, and the consequences of untreated or poorly treated high blood pressure include a risk for heart attacks and strokes, it's critically important to understand this thoroughly. For a young, healthy person, the lower the blood pressure, the lower the risk of blood vessel damage that leads to these dreaded complications of heart attack and stroke. I routinely see people with blood pressures of 90/60 mm Hg who are just fine (although they are a bit...

dilated portal vein :: Article Creator Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Causes And Treatment Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) occurs when the ventricles of the heart dilate and weaken, reducing the heart's ability to pump enough blood. DCM is a severe heart condition that often begins in the left ventricle, the heart's main pumping chamber. Its enlargement impairs the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently and meet the body's demands. Eventually, a person can experience heart failure and other complications. Doctors link the causes of DCM to genetics, environmental factors, and other underlying health conditions. This article covers the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of DCM and how people with this heart condition can improve their quality of life. DCM is a condition that affects the heart muscle. It occurs when the muscle weakens and the main pumping chambers, or ventricles, become enlarged and stretched. ...