Heart Health

What Are the Hypertension Risk Factors?

February 14, 2020

Here’s a staggering fact: according to the CD C, more than 100 million Americans have hypertension, or high blood pressure. That’s more than 40% of U.S. adults. It’s the most common cardiovascular disease.

Even more mind-blowing? Less than half of those with hypertension have their high blood pressure under control.

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Keep Yourself Protected during a Cardiac Emergency

January 30, 2017

Heart Health

If you or a loved one are living with a heart condition diagnosis, then you may require one or several medication dosages to be taken daily, where such medications can pose high risks such as severe drug interactions, blood clotting, and excessive bleeding.

In addition, having so many variables in conditions, medications, and implanted electronic devices makes it critical for first responders to be made aware of pertinent health information immediately during an emergency to provide proper treatment and care.