Heart attack warning signs are often not what you think. Symptoms vary and they may not always be severe. Learn the warning signs,...
What Is Hypertension? Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that will catch up with most people who live into older...
High blood pressure is sometimes called a silent killer because it may have no outward symptoms for years. In fact, one in five...
Normal blood pressure readings will fall below 120/80, while higher results over time can indicate hypertension. In most cases, the underlying cause of...
Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart muscle does not get enough blood. Angina may feel like pressure or...
Hypertension / High Blood Pressure A blood pressure of 140/90 or higher is considered high blood pressure. Both numbers are important. If one...
Cardiomegaly means enlargement of any chamber/chambers of the heart. It is termed right or left cardiomegaly, depending on whether the right or left...
Oral bacteria that escape into the bloodstream are able to cause blood clots and trigger life-threatening endocarditis. Further research could lead to new...