Pulmonary Hypertension Tips

Angioplasty is referred to as a cardiac procedure which involves widening the narrowed section of a coronary artery. Usually performed by an interventional cardiologist, this procedure is performed in a cardiac catheterization lab, short for a cath lab. An interventional cardiologist takes extra care to review the risks, in addition to obtaining your counsel prior to preparing you for the procedure. The physician also refers to your medical history in order to determine the amount of anesthesia ...more

Multiple cardiac arrests be the reason behind the sudden demise of former CM of Delhi Mrs. Sheila Dikshit at the age of 81. Her last breath on 20th July at 3:55 pm was at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, in Delhi.

Certain cardiac arrests followed her way since a year or two now. Being well a day before and waking up with breathlessness was the initial symptom noticed by Sheila Dikshit on Saturday morning, after which she was admitted to Fortis. She was in critical condition with Cardiac...more

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Medical guidelines define hypertension as blood pressure higher than 130 over 80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg), according to guidelines issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) in November 2017. It typically develops over the course of several years. Sometimes, asymptomatic but even without symptoms, it can cause damage to your blood vessels and organs, especially the brain, heart, eyes, and kidneys.

Symptoms of severe hype...more

Pregnancy and high blood pressure isn t as deadly a combination as feared by many. A blood pressure that is equal to or more than 140/90 mm of Hg is considered to be high and abnormal. While hypertension requires close monitoring, here is what every pregnant woman must know about this condition.

What are the different types of high blood pressure that can occur during pregnancy?

Gestational hypertension: Women suffering from this condition typically suffer from high blood press...more

Hypertension or high blood pressure is common in pregnant women, even in those who have no previous history of high blood pressure. This leads to complications in about 6% to 10% of all pregnancies around the world. High blood pressure may develop before or after conception and as such needs special medical attention.

Hypertension prevents sufficient flow of blood to the placenta and this inhibits the normal growth of the fetus. This could result in a low birth weight of the child. Howe...more

Hypertension or high blood pressure is common in pregnant women, even in those who have no previous history of high blood pressure. This leads to complications in about 6% to 10% of all pregnancies around the world. High blood pressure may develop before or after conception and as such needs special medical attention.
Hypertension prevents sufficient flow of blood to the placenta and this inhibits the normal growth of the fetus. This could result in low birth weight of the child. However, i...more

Renal hypertension is a disorder which is characterized by a rise in the blood pressure that results from kidney disease. The blood flow to the kidney is impaired due to the narrowing of the arteries and this leads to renovascular hypertension.

Symptoms

The various symptoms of renal hypertension are -

1. High blood pressure
You may experience symptoms of high blood pressure.

2. Impaired functioning of the kidneys
Your kidneys may not function properly...more

Hypertension during pregnancy can be a problem for both baby and the mother. Thus it is of utmost importance that during pregnancy a good health should be maintained along with controlled blood pressure and cholesterol levels. With an increase in multiple births and women of older age the risk of hypertension during pregnancy has increased. But if proper care is taken it can be avoided.

Types of Pregnancy Hypertension:

There are three prominent forms of hypertension that can be...more

If you have high blood pressure or hypertension, there is a good possibility that your doctor has asked you to reduce your common salt intake. You are probably taking medicines that keep your blood pressure stabilized. While these two measures do indeed help, there is yet another tip you can try out to keep at bay the health hazards associated with hypertension.

Drink plenty of water

Water has plenty of benefits for your health. One surprising and less known benefit that will...more

Over the past few decades, lifestyle disorders have been on a mercurial rise. Sedentary lifestyle, amalgamated with unhealthy eating habits has been the wrecker in chief. Lack of proper awareness has made the situation even worse. The mad and competitive rush to reach the pinnacle has serious health implications.

Almost every second individual suffers from some kind of lifestyle disorders. Unhealthy and stressful lifestyle has resulted in increased incidences of Obesity and Diabetes (Ty...more