If you’ve been told that you have atrial fibrillation (or “A-fib”), you may have noticed that you only experience its…
Atrial fibrillation, also known as “A-fib,” is a type of heart arrhythmia in which the electrical signals that regulate contractions…
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When it comes to the possible causes of high blood pressure (hypertension), some are within our control (We call these…
For most people, their blood-pressure-related concerns have to do with hypertension, meaning blood pressure that is dangerously high. But some…
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When healthcare professionals talk about why a person might develop high blood pressure, they usually avoid speaking in terms of…
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Even after making lifestyle changes such as a low-sodium diet, exercising, and improved sleep patterns, many people continue to struggle…