High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is often referred to as the “silent killer.” We look into everything to know about this condition, including symptoms, causes and treatments.
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High blood pressure is an issue if the systolic blood pressure (when your heart pumps) is over 140-mmHg and the diastolic blood pressure (when your heart relaxes) is over 90-mmHg. We look into the 15 common causes of hypertension.
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (or PAH) is caused when high blood pressure develops within the pulmonary artery, the main thoroughfare of the lungs. Much is unknown about this progressive disorder, which leaves newly diagnosed patients afraid and overwhelmed by the condition. Understanding PAH is the first step in living with this treatable disease, which is why […]
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (or PAH) is a rare and progressive form of lung disease resulting from the gradual narrowing and restriction of blood flow through the pulmonary arteries, which stretch between the heart and the lungs. As blood flow is restricted, blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries spike, straining the right vertical of the heart […]
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If you’ve recently received a pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) diagnosis from your doctor, the future may be a bit murky. Dealing with this progressive disorder means that your life will change. However, you can take some control back by learning how to live a healthy life with PAH instead of just taking medication. Here are […]
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (or PAH) strikes approximately 1 in 100,000 individuals of all genders, ages, and ethnic backgrounds. Even though the condition shows precedence in young adults in their mid-30s, affecting twice as many women than men, this rare lung disorder can occur at any stage of life. Pulmonary arterial hypertension causes the arteries that carry […]
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