High Blood Pressure Blood pressure refers to the force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries as it flows through them. Ideally, a person’s diastolic blood pressure should be below 120 and their systolic blood pressure below 80. High blood pressure starts when the systolic, or upper number is between 130 and 139 […]

Angina Overview Angina is a feeling of pain, squeezing, or pressure in the chest. It happens when a part of the heart does not receive enough oxygen. It is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina is tightness, squeezing, pressure, […]

Heart Block Overview Heart block is a type of arrhythmia, which affects the electrical system of the heart. In heart block, the heart beats irregularly and slower than usual. This is due to a delay, obstruction, or disruption along the pathway that electrical impulses travel through to make the heartbeat. Heart block can result from […]

Beta Blockers Overview Beta-blockers are drugs that can lower stress on the heart and blood vessels. They can also help manage migraine, anxiety, tremor, and other conditions. Other names for beta-blockers include beta-antagonists, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, and beta-adrenergic antagonists. Beta blockers are medications that reduce blood pressure. These drugs work by blocking the effects of the […]

Pulmonary Embolism Overview A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, which supplies the blood to the lungs. It is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases in the United States. Pulmonary embolism affects around 1 in 1,000 patients in the U.S. every year. The blockage, usually a blood clot, prevents oxygen from reaching […]