When a brain artery is blocked or damaged, nutrients and oxygen transported by the blood flow no longer reach the brain, causing what is known as a stroke. Movement and language are usually affected in stroke patients, but these abilities can be recovered with a program of rehabilitation therapy.
All of us aware of the dangers of high blood pressure like coronary artery disease and stroke, but did you know that low blood pressure can be equally alarming if not more? Read on to find about low blood pressure aka hypotension, its symptoms and diagnosis and the problems that may arise out of it.
At any age, keeping a healthy heart is key to enjoying a long, productive life. Here are 10 simple ways you can maintain a strong, healthy heart and reduce your risk for heart disease.
Low blood pressure (hypotension) is a troublesome condition with easy cures. Low blood pressure reduces the blood supply to the brain, kidney, liver and gut causing various mild to severe symptoms. Frequent symptoms should be brought to the attention of a doctor.
Heart disease is the cause of one in four deaths, and the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Knowing how to prevent this killer, and to know if you are at risk even if the usual symptoms are not obvious will go a long way to staying heart-healthy.
If you live in the USA and your labs come back with even the slightest hint of high cholesterol, chances are your doctor will put you on statins right away. But there are other options you and your doctor can consider for lowering high cholesterol.