Pages tagged: blood pressure

Dr. Joseph Rogers will join Dr. Joe Galati for a lively discussion of heart disease and its association with fatty...

Physical activity is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It is one of the American Heart Association’s seven factors for having “ideal cardiovascular health.”1 The...

Dr. Zvonimir Krajcer joined Rishabh Kothari on the talk show “Thinking Different,” which aired live from Rice University’s radio station KTRU...

Dr. Stephanie Coulter joined Rishabh Kothari on the talk show “Thinking Different,” which aired live from Rice University’s radio station...

February is American Heart Month, and each year there are a number of events and activities that Texas Heart Institute...

Normal blood pressure is usually considered 120/80 mm Hg or less. It is not treated with medicines generally until after...

Donating a pint of blood will not affect your heart in any meaningful way.

Dear Christopher, Below is a method that I use to measure blood pressure. You can find further information in most...

Morning BP is usually higher than PM readings in people with hypertension. Tolerance to some meds may occur with time,...

The primary function, the only function, of the heart is to provide FLOW to the vital organs of the body...

Thanks for the mail. The difference between right and left brachial pressure should be less than 20 mm Hg normally....

Many diagnostic tests available today can show doctors if you have heart or vascular disease. Or, if you already know...