High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure, the force of blood pressing against the artery walls, is measured using two numbers: systolic “over” diastolic (110 “over” 80 or 110/80). The first number, systolic blood pressure, is the pressure of blood flow when the heart beats. The second, diastolic, is when the heart is relaxed between beats. What do these numbers […]

Blood Clots

Our bodies form blood clots to ensure we don’t bleed to death every time we get a cut. However, blood clots can be a threat if they form in an artery and never leave. This ensures oxygen and blood cannot go to the affected area and body tissues may die. Blood clots can have a […]