Cardiovascular wellness focuses on plaque reduction, managing arrhythmias like AFib, and recognizing emergency signs of heart failure or infarction.
Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hypertension can lead to heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S..
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Beta blocker drugs are also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents. They work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine (also called adrenaline) on beta receptors, which are molecules that receive signals from the nerves.
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Learn about the common medicines that can increase blood pressure, including NSAIDs, antidepressants, birth control pills, and decongestants. Discover how these medications affect your blood pressure and take steps to manage hypertension naturally.
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The heart keeps approximately 5 liters of blood pumping throughout the body, according to the Franklin Institute. Doctors can determine the health of the heart and blood vessels by measuring the blood pressure—the force the blood exerts on the walls of the blood vessels.
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Blood pressure is the measure of the force of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels. Several essential minerals including sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium function as electrolytes, defined as minerals that help balance the amount of water in your body.
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A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood, and therefore oxygen, to a portion of the heart becomes blocked.
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Potassium, classified as an essential mineral, functions as an electrolyte, which means it transmits the tiny electrical impulses between nerves. In the heart, potassium keeps your heart beating rhythmically.
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