CAD is the most common type ofheart disease. It can happen when a waxy substance called plaque builds up in the coronary arteries. These are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart. The buildup can narrow these arteries over time and limit or cut off blood flow. Tha...
severe headaches, or nausea) may be a sign of high blood pressure and an associated condition called preeclampsia, mentioned above. Your healthcare provider will monitor your blood pressure during prenatal visits, but if you notice
High blood pressure in the arteries in your lungs, called pulmonary hypertension, is a common complication of COPD, especially in the advanced stages of the disease. Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension can be similar to COPD. The condition is usually diagnosed via imaging and/or lab tests. ...
Dehydration may transiently cause high blood pressure, although the link between water and blood pressure is normally one of dehydration lowering blood pressure. The pumping of the heart results in pulsatile blood flow which exerts pressure against the walls of blood vessels. Factors determining blood ...
Most AEDs are designed to be used by non-medical people such as fire department personnel, police officers, lifeguards, flight attendants, security guards, teachers, bystanders, and even family members of people at high risk of sudden cardiac death. ...
hypertensionor high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, previous history of other blood vessel problems such as strokeor peripheralvascular disease, and/or a family history of heart disease, especially at an early age. Questions may be asked about changes inexercisetolerance that might provide...
high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, lack of regular exercise, high-fat diet, emotional stress, and type A personality (impatient, aggressive, competitive). What Are the Types of Heart Disease? There are many types of heart disease, which include: angina, arrhythmia, congenital heart di...
The first sign of preeclampsia is typically high blood pressure, which makes monitoring your blood pressure an important part of prenatal care.
• High blood pressure (hypertension) • High cholesterol • Low or no exercise • Obesity • Smoking • Unhealthy diet Women who have had a history of pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and hypertension are also at increased risk of developing heart diseas...
Classic angina symptoms are described as chest pressure that radiates down the arm, into the neck or jaw and is associated with shortness of breath and sweating. Typical angina symptoms should be made worse with activity and should resolve or get better