Age and hypertension are associated with increased risks for cranial ischemic complications in GCA, while anticoagulant therapy may offer protective benefits.

Hypertension stage 1 130-139/80-89 Lifestyle changes and medication Hypertension stage 2 140/90 or greater Lifestyle changes and medication If you have elevated blood pressure or hypertension, a ...

Glaucoma is a complex and multifactorial neurodegenerative disorder primarily characterized by the progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and their axons, leading to irreversible visual ...

Many people don’t even realize they have hypertension until it’s done serious damage. “Know your blood pressure, know the numbers,” stressed Dr. Randy Zusman of Massachusetts General Hospital, who ...

Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

Insulin resistance (IR) increases the risk of several macrovascular complications, including stroke and myocardial infarction, and can cause hypertension. When hypertension and IR are concomitant ...

Research suggests there may be a two-way relationship between anemia and high blood pressure (hypertension). People with anemia might be at an increased risk of high blood pressure and vice versa.

Research is unclear on whether apple cider vinegar can help lower blood pressure. Your healthcare team can best advise you on using any natural remedies or alternative treatments. Apple cider ...

People with high blood pressure (hypertension) are at risk of developing heart problems and damage to the walls of the blood vessels. Low blood pressure (hypotension) can be associated with ...

In the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic plaque in the arterial wall, an accumulation of macrophages with inflammatory properties has been identified (17). Obesity, type 2 diabetes and insulin ...