Blood vessels may be harmed by the increased pressure, which could result in ruptures or blockages with serious repercussions. Dr Pradeep Haranahalli, Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Manipal Hospital Whitefield explains how high blood pressure is problematic for middle aged people A study from Sweden, recently published in the European Society of Cardiology meeting, has made…
Pre-eclampsia, a potentially deadly rise in blood pressure, is a mysterious illness. It kills more than 70,000 women worldwide each year. Because scientists do not know what causes it, they lack specific treatment strategies. Delivery, the only available therapy, is not the cure it is often made out to be, according to Vesna D. Garovic,…
In the modern whirlwind of life, where long work hours and sedentary habits dominate, our health often takes a backseat. The comfort of the couch and the allure of our favourite movies can unknowingly pave the way for silent killers—insidious illnesses that strike without warning, gradually undermining our well-being and potentially leading to fatal consequences….
There has been an alarming increase in hypertension cases among the working population as people have gone back to a sedentary lifestyle and stressful working hours. This transition, especially after the new normal, has resulted in individuals having limited time for crucial activities such as yoga, exercise and a healthy diet, exacerbating the prevalence of…
In pregnancy, blood pressure may increase even among women with no prior history of hypertension, making it riskier for both the mother and the baby, said doctors, calling for regular monitoring. High blood pressure in pregnancy is harmful both for the mother and the baby. During pregnancy, doctors classify pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) into three categories:…
Poor lifestyle habits, obesity, sleep deprivation and consumption of junk and processed food are the important reasons for blood pressure (BP) in youth and adolescents, according to leading physician Dr V. Jagadeesh Kumar. The consultant physician at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, says that there is no disease called low BP. A person’s BP might decrease…