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      What Is High Blood Pressure? (JNC-7)

      High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer" because it often has no symptoms. Left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, or blindness. Making some lifestyle changes and taking any prescribed medication should keep your blood pressure under control. Read More

      What Is Holter Monitoring?

      Holter monitoring is a painless way to record your heartbeat away from the doctor’s office. It is a small electrocardiogram (ECG) that you carry with you. Holter monitoring records your heartbeat for your doctor to review at a later time. Read More

      What Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy


      What Is Syncope?

      If your blood pressure drops too low, your brain may not get enough oxygen-rich blood. Your body responds by losing consciousness briefly. You also slump or fall down. This problem is called syncope, fainting, or a blackout. Read More

      Women and Heart Disease: Tips for Making Small Changes

      Making even one lifestyle change for your heart reduces your risk for heart disease. Change is hard for everyone, so take it one step at a time. Here are some tips to help you get started on making changes that are good for your heart. Read More

      Women and Heart Disease: Understanding the Risks


      Women and Heart Disease: What Women Need to Know

      Women may be surprised to learn heart disease is the biggest threat to their health—even more so than breast cancer. And the same factors that put women at risk of a heart attack also increase their chances of stroke and other health problems. If your heart’s in trouble, your body may send you warning signs. It’s up to you to notice these and talk to your healthcare provider about them. Read More

      Your Heart's Electrical System

      The heart has a special system that creates and sends electrical signals. First, signals tell the atria to squeeze. This moves blood to the ventricles. Next, signals tell the ventricles to squeeze. This moves blood to the lungs and body. Read More

      Your High Blood Pressure Risk Factors

      Risk factors are things that make you more likely to have a disease or condition. Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? Read More
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