two articlestagged with 'blood pressure'

• December 1st 2023
  
  Revolutionizing Blood Pressure Management: The Surprising Truth About Isolated Diastolic Hypertension and Why Medication May Not Be the Answer

  I’m a cardiologist from the UK. Today the subject of isolated diastolic hypertension. Now, let’s get started.  A few weeks ago, a patient contacted me for some advice. Over the past few weeks, he had been having his blood pressure checked with his GP. What the GP had found was that consistently the top number, […]

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• March 14th 2023
  
  What is normal blood pressure?

  Blood pressure measures the force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels as it circulates through the body. It is an important vital sign that helps to evaluate cardiovascular health.  High blood pressure or hypertension is a significant risk factor for several health conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Therefore, […]

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