Heart, Blood, and Circulatory. Explore cardiologist-insight on heart health, blood disorders, and circulatory system management for optimal well-being.
Blood pressure is a critical health indicator and can be influenced by various factors such as diet, exercise, stress, and medication. It is an essential measurement of the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart beats and rests.…
Costochondritis is a harmless swelling (inflammation) of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone (sternum), creating a costochondral joint. Costochondritis feels like a sharp or aching pain in the chest area. It can start suddenly or develop slowly and spread across the chest.…
If you suffer from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), you know how debilitating the symptoms can be. Medication for POTS can help to alleviate some of the symptoms, and in this blog post, we’ll talk about some of the more common ones.…
If you suffer from POTS (which stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) then you may have heard of the Levine Protocol. This protocol was developed by Dr. David S. Levine in conjunction with Stanford University and is designed to help treat POTS symptoms.…
POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system controls many of the body’s automatic functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. People with POTS have trouble regulating their blood pressure and heart rate when they stand up, which can cause lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, and fatigue.…
A blood pressure chart is a handy tool that can be used to track and monitor changes in blood pressure over time. This information can be useful for both medical professionals and patients, as it can help to identify trends and potential problems early on.…
A blood pressure chart is a tool that you can use to track your blood pressure over time. It can help you see trends and patterns in your blood pressure readings, which can be helpful in managing your blood pressure. A printable blood pressure tracking chart is just that but portable in that you can print it and take it anywhere you go, including the doctor’s office!…
Interestingly, Blood Pressure (BP) is also known as “Hypertension”. These two words will be used interchangeably. Why is it important to take blood pressure measurements or to use a blood pressure tracker? Regularly, hypertension is often known as the “silent killer” as nearly fifty percent of American adults have high blood pressure without even knowing it.…
Hearing the term “heart failure” or “congestive heart failure” can be scary but it doesn’t mean that the heart has completely lost all its function. If you have previously experienced heart failure or are a cardiac patient, taking care of yourself and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes will improve your health and quality of life.…
Does your family of a history of strokes? Are you worried about your risk level? Has someone in your family experienced a stroke? Are you overwhelmed with keeping track of their medications and nutritional requirements? Having an all-in-one app to help keep track of all these changes would help tremendously.…