All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MAY 1, 2024

Guidelines on hypertension (high blood pressure) generally recommend measurement of blood pressure in both arms in the initial visit. They also suggest that the arm with higher blood pressure recording should be used to record blood pressure in subsequent visits.

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APRIL 21, 2024

In general, risk factors for stroke and some forms of heart disease are similar. Strokes due to blocks in blood vessels, can be seen along with blocks in blood vessels of the heart. Stroke can occur after a heart attack as well. Heart attack damages a part of the heart muscle.

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APRIL 25, 2024

If the amount of fluid is large or there is a rapid increase in the rate of fluid collection, the compression of the heart prevents its proper filling. An unfilled heart is not able to pump out blood well and the blood pressure falls. This serious condition is known as cardiac tamponade.

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APRIL 9, 2024

When the heart is not able to pump enough blood for the needs of the body and the blood pressure falls, it is known as cardiogenic shock. Most important cause of cardiogenic shock is a heart attack. Sometimes they may become unconscious due to poor blood supply to the brain.

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