Blurred vision, pain in the shoulders, neck, and cold extremities are warning signs of low blood pressure, but they are often overlooked because they are not commonly known.
Weight loss, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep are three of several recommendations from Professor Eric Topol, a US cardiologist, for effective cardiovascular disease prevention.
A 67-year-old woman, Thuat, experienced severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and a drop in blood pressure after receiving bad news, leading doctors to diagnose her with broken heart syndrome.
Influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and shingles can increase the risk of a heart attack. Vaccination helps prevent these triggers and reduce the risk of complications.
I work night shifts and sometimes need to lift heavy objects. I've had high blood pressure for over 10 years. Is heavy lifting dangerous for me? (Tran Van Tinh, 58, Hung Yen)