These health workers play a critical role in high blood pressure management
A recent study by Tulane University reveals that pharmacists and community health workers are most effective in helping patients control high blood pressure.
Published in...
How to treat heart failure effectively
Heart failure is a serious condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should. This leads to fatigue, shortness of breath,...
How to reverse high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. It increases the risk of...
Common causes of valvular heart disease
Valvular heart disease is a condition that affects the valves of the heart, which are essential for controlling the flow of blood through the...
Both blood pressure numbers can predict heart disease risk
Blood pressure readings are crucial indicators of heart health, consisting of two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic pressure, the upper number, measures the pressure...
Understanding the causes of common heart rhythm disorder
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is a condition where the heart beats irregularly and often too fast.
This irregular heartbeat can lead to blood clots,...
Managing fluid retention in heart failure
Heart failure is a condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should. One common problem for people with heart failure...
Understanding the treatment of congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a condition that affects the structure of the heart and its ability to function properly.
It is present at birth...
How to manage heart rhythm disorders with common medicines
Arrhythmias are irregular heartbeats that can make your heart beat too fast, too slow, or in an irregular pattern. These irregular heartbeats can be...
Running gave him purpose after learning of inherited heart condition
At 11, Tom Sutch was playing street hockey when he saw his dad heading out for a work trip.
Tom waved goodbye as Kevin Sutch...