Early Detection of Heart Disease.
Early Detection of Heart Disease.
Just over a year ago we brought some news about a device that could assess cardio vascular health in a non invasive way.
Tag: Lifestyle Changes
Device ‘could revolutionise blood pressure monitoring’
Here’s what Professor Bryan Williams had to say about the device.
“The aorta is millimetres away from the heart and close to the brain and we have always known that pressure here is a bit lower than in the arm.”
“Unless we measure the pressure in the aorta we are not getting an appreciation of the risks or benefits of treatment.”
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10 Healthy Habits That’ll Keep Your Blood Pressure Down
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, your doctor may recommend healthier lifestyle habits to help get it under control. Studies have shown that making certain changes in the way you live can result in significantly lower blood pressure. Most of these lifestyle changes can also help prevent high blood pressure if you don’t already have it — the guidelines for hypertension prevention and management are often one and the same.
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