Lower the systolic BP, lesser the risk of hypertension complication
LVH, the enlargement and thickening of the walls of the left ventricle, the heart's main pumping chamber, is associated with an increased risk of heart failure, stroke and even sudden cardiac death.
Oct 14, 2015, 19:15 PM IST
Know if your child is at risk of hypertension!
People who have a risk of developing high blood pressure between the age of 35-38, can be diagnosed in childhood.
Oct 09, 2015, 08:52 AM IST
BP management can reduce heart disease death
Maintaining blood pressure at a lower than currently recommended level can significantly reduce risk of death due to cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and heart failure, as well as stroke, new research led by an Indian-origin doctor suggests.
Sep 15, 2015, 13:53 PM IST
What's killing us? Poor diet, high BP top risk factors
A new study has revealed that poor diet and high blood pressure (BP) are now number-one risk factors for death.
Sep 11, 2015, 09:22 AM IST
