heart-letter
A hopeful outlook can help heart failure sufferers live with the condition, but hope must be tempered by reality in order to achieve a clear understanding of the limits of treatment.
Regular home blood pressure monitoring, for people with hypertension or those who are at risk for it, is a recommended health practice that can help keep blood pressure under control.
Black tea may lower blood pressure slightly, but the effect is small.
After several years on the market, there is clear evidence that drug-coated stents pose a small but definite risk of causing blood clots. If you have chest pain, adopting a healthier lifestyle may be a safer alternative to having a stent implanted.
People with hypertension who are unsuccessful at controlling it with medications may benefit from a low-salt diet.
I had to take hydrochlorothiazide and Lasix together. After an electrolyte imbalance, my doctors told me never to take these medications again. I recently had my aortic valve replaced, and am retaining water. Are there any diuretics I can safely take?
A cardiac rehabilitation program can help people with heart disease regain strength and stamina. An exercise program that emphasizes frequent walking over a more intense workout can result in greater loss of weight and body fat.
Several supplements marketed to men claiming to enhance sexual function were found to contain substances similar to erectile dysfunction drugs, which can be dangerous for men who take certain medications for heart disease.
A lack of interest in sexual activity may be connected to cardiovascular issues.
After taking atenolol for years, my doctor suggested cutting the dose. Then my cardiologist suggested that I stop taking it altogether. On the first day I didn’t take it I felt “buzzed.” My pressure began to creep upward. Did I bail out too quickly?