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A sudden drop in blood pressure of just 20 mmHg, such as a change in systolic pressure from 100 mmHg to 80 mmHg could cause symptoms, and bigger drops could be related to a medical emergency.

Elevated systolic blood pressure is even more associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality than diastolic blood pressure. Treatment of systolic hypertension in the elderly should be ...

The seemingly ordinary news of wedding plans for a young man whom she knew as a child reminds this doctor of how far medicine has come in treating cystic fibrosis — it only took a village.

They are used to treat a variety of heart-related conditions including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. They may help to lower your risk of stroke. ACE inhibitors also ...

A pressure washer can help clear the accumulated dirt and grime on the exterior of your home, including the driveway or walkways. It is one of the best ways to tackle super dirty home areas or ...

This article was originally posted Dec. 8, 2014. It has been updated. There are many things in medicine that are merely a matter of preference or style. How to check a patient’s pulse is not one ...

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Hypertension in pregnancy contributes substantially to maternal morbidity and mortality, persistent hypertension, and rehospitalization. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are also associated with a ...