Blood pressure that stays high despite three or more medications has a name, and in most cases an explanation. What clinicians check first, why spironolactone is usually the fourth medicine added, and how narrow the role of renal denervation really is.
High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, which is why measuring it regularly matters. This guide covers how to choose the right monitor and how to get accurate readings at home.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but small changes to lifestyle, supplements, and medication can make a real difference.
A new treatment uses RNA technology to lower blood pressure with a single injection every six months. Here is what the early evidence shows and what it means for patients.
A dry cough that has outlasted every test, and that gets worse at night, often has a simple explanation sitting on the prescription. If your blood pressure tablet ends in “-pril”, it may well be the cause.
ACE inhibitors protect the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels in ways that go far beyond blood pressure control. Here is how they work, who benefits most, and what to watch for.
High blood pressure produces no symptoms, which is precisely why monitoring is the only reliable way to detect it. Here is what the numbers mean and when to act.
BNP and NT-proBNP are blood markers released when the heart is under strain — the primary tests used to diagnose and monitor heart failure. An elevated result is the beginning of an investigation, not a verdict.
A blood clot diagnosis is understandably alarming, but with the right treatment, the vast majority of patients recover fully. A haematologist explains what you need to know.