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WHO Expert Discusses Hypertension Risks, Control Strategies

08 Jul 2024

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the force required to push blood through your arteries is too high, making your heart work harder. Globally, over 1.2 billion adults have high blood pressure, with nearly half unaware of their condition. Knowing your blood pressure numbers is crucial because untreated hypertension...

Weight Loss Equals Blood Pressure Drop: Experts Issue Hypertension Alert

17 May 2024

Sandeep Sharma, 30, experienced severe abdominal and chest pain during a shower, leading to a sudden heart attack due to his high blood pressure of 170/90 mm/Hg. At the AIIMS hypertension clinic, he’s joined by Pradeep Kotnala, 50, who nearly collapsed six years ago with a BP of 200/100 mm/Hg....

Hypertension and Infertility: All You Need to Know

16 May 2024

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a major and serious health concern, especially in India. As per a study in the Journal of Hypertension, the prevalence of hypertension in India is among the highest, with almost 30 percent of the Indian population suffering from it. It is a...