High blood pressure and its impact on heart disease

Hypertention High blood pressure is a common disease that affects a third of the adult population, according to the World Health Organization. It is caused by the increase in the pressure force exerted by the blood on the arteries in a sustained way. It is a disease that does not give symptoms for a long time and, if left untreated, can cause severe complications such as heart attack, stroke, kidney and eye damage, among other complications. Which can be…

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How Can I Tell If I Have High Blood Pressure?

One of the most prevalent health condition in the world is hypertension. It is a common and serious condition that increases the force and pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries and leads to various health issues, most commonly heart diseases.  Amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries and amount of blood your heart pumps both are the indicators of blood pressure. Your blood pressure is higher when your heart pumps more blood or when…

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8 Reasons to See a Cardiologist

Over 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year, accounting for about one in every four deaths. That makes heart disease - sometimes known as cardiovascular disease (CVD) - the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US.  While most people understand that a healthy lifestyle consisting of regular exercise and a nutritious diet is one's best defense against developing a serious heart condition, recognizing the symptoms associated with heart disease…

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Sindhu Koshy
Sindhu Koshy

Dr. Koshy- High blood pressure is nothing to take lightly

Dr. Koshy said "We do call it the silent killer because there are no symptoms ... until it's really too late," she says. "You might develop a headache, shortness of breath or chest pain, but that's when your blood pressure is incredibly high and you're at risk of having either a stroke or a heart attack." Read more   Click here to schedule a consultation with Dr. Koshy.

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