The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved a new medication engineered to treat low blood pressure. However, those taking the new drug could suffer some very serious side effects. The medication in question is called “Northera,” and it’s made by Chelsea Therapeutics International Ltd, a North Carolina-based biopharmaceutical firm. Northera is designed to […]
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Hypotension is treatable, however, if left untreated, it can weaken the heart and cause symptoms of lethargy, weakness, lightheadedness, fatigue, and even fainting due to inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain, and other vital organs.
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In addition to taking medication prescribed by a doctor, there are several lifestyle changes a person can make to help control their high blood pressure, including these 10.
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A recent study published in Lancet Neurology links high blood pressure with decreased cognitive performance. The study monitored the blood pressure and brains of a group of 579 healthy men and women whose average age was 39 using magnetic resonance imaging. The snapshot of participants were mainly healthy Caucasians, however some were smokers and had […]
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