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Galloping heartbeat or Atrial fibrillation is a complex heart condition where the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat irregularly and often rapidly, creating a sensation similar to "galloping". This condition has intricated underlying mechanisms and significant clinical consequences, making it crucial to understand through both current research and clinical…

At least one in 20 people who are pregnant develop a scary complication called preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder that kills 70,000 women and 500,000 babies worldwide every year

Hypertension (high blood pressure) in children, is blood pressure that is at or above the 95th percentile for children who are of the same sex, age and height. To make a diagnosis of hypertension it is necessary for blood pressure to be elevated on a persistent basis on three separate…

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a silent killer that often goes unnoticed until it manifests in severe health complications. This condition strains the heart, arteries, and other organs, making them susceptible to various diseases and ailments. Understanding how hypertension leads to other diseases underscores the importance of regular health…

Hypertension is the silent killer, about which we are alerted often, especially when it runs in the family. It is believed that a first degree relative having this health condition will increase your risk of getting it. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often influenced by genetic factors, making first-degree…

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, affects nearly one out of every three adults in India and has significant effects on people's health. It strains the heart and blood vessels, raising the risk of serious problems like coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke. It can also affect mental…

World Hypertension Day, on May 17, must spotlight that point that the proven, bigger, and preventable risk factor for heart attack and brain stroke, i.e., hypertension, rarely gets due attention

A city-based cardiologist held two public outreach programmes to raise awareness about high blood pressure ahead of World Hypertension Day

The increased risk was most pronounced in the month following the delivery, particularly in those patients who experienced dangerously high blood pressure.