by John Landry, BS, RRT | Cardiovascular System
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is too high, leading to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health...
by John Landry, BS, RRT | Cardiovascular System
If you have high blood pressure, you are definitely not alone. Researchers estimate that 33% of adults in the United States have hypertension, and only half of them have the condition under control. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other...
by John Landry, BS, RRT | Cardiovascular System
Arteries are the blood vessels that transport oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Our organs and body tissues rely on oxygen in order to function properly, which means that our arteries and blood vessels play an extremely important role....
by John Landry, BS, RRT | Cardiovascular System
Arteries are the blood vessels that transport oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Our organs rely on oxygen for survival which means that our arteries serve a pretty important purpose. Wouldn’t you say? However, sometimes, our diet and...
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