Your physician has probably told you that it is extremely important to take your blood pressure medicine exactly as prescribed, and he or she is right. Following your doctor's instructions to the letter will help you effectively manage your blood pressure levels and reduce your risk of hypertension complications and drug side effects. … More...
Blood does not travel in a steady flow through the body. Instead it is propelled through the blood vessels with the force of every heartbeat. Here’s a brief overview.
Every organ and tissue in your body requires a constant supply of blood. This blood supply provides the oxygen and nutrients your body needs to perform its normal functions and to dispose of the waste products that result from these functions. … More...
Until recently, the only way to treat a carotid artery narrowed by the buildup of plaque was to perform a surgical procedure called carotid endarterectomy. Today, however, you and your doctor may have another option in the fight against a stroke -- a less invasive procedure that involves the use of carotid artery stents. More...
Since Ronald Reagan announced to the world in 1994 that he had Alzheimer’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease has been in the consciousness of many Americans. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, causing problems with thinking, memory, and speaking, but it’s not the only kind of dementia. In fact, if you’ve had a stroke, a common consequence can be the development of a neurological disorder called vascular dementia. More...
If you are taking medication to control your blood pressure, you may experience symptoms—some of which may be side effects from the blood pressure medication. Many medication-related side effects diminish with time, but if they persist or are troublesome, your doctor may be able to minimize them by lowering the dosage, switching you to another drug, or prescribing medication to counteract the side effects. Alternatively, some side effects—particularly the less severe ones—can be managed with lifestyle or self-care measures. More...
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) may not seem like an emergency. The symptoms—although nearly identical to a stroke — are by definition temporary, lasting no longer than 24 hours and often subsiding within 20 minutes. These so-called ministrokes are rarely painful, and people often put off seeking medical care or never consult a doctor at all about their symptoms. More...
Despite advances in the treatment of stroke in the past quarter century, physicians are still searching for ways to improve the outcomes of stroke patients. One promising new treatment for stroke patients is mild hypothermia, which involves cooling patients soon after the onset of a stroke.
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is a known risk factor for vascular dementia (a condition caused by a series of tiny strokes that impair mental function and memory in older adults). Now a new study provides evidence of another link between high blood pressure and future mental decline. The study found that high blood pressure may play a role in the development of brain lesions that affect mental function. More...
Blood pressure levels used to be classified as optimal, normal, high-normal, and hypertension (stage 1, stage 2, and stage 3). But with the publication of the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure—more commonly known as JNC 7—a new system of classifying blood pressure was adopted in 2003. This classification system has three categories: normal, prehypertension, and hypertension (stage 1 and stage 2). More...
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