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Abnormal blood pressure generally refers to high blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension). Because it often has no symptoms, checking it regularly is crucial to prevent serious complications like heart attacks or strokes.

A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when a sudden blockage or severe reduction in blood flow cuts off the oxygen supply to a part of the heart muscle. This is a medical emergency.

When the heart struggles to pump blood, it’s called heart failure. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments that help manage the condition.

Normally, we are not consciously aware of our heart beating. Heart palpitations are when you become aware of your heart beating with the sensation of a racing, pounding, or fluttering heartbeat. They are often caused by stress, anxiety, caffeine, or hormone changes.

High cholesterol occurs when you have too much fatty substance in your blood. It typically causes no symptoms but drastically increases your risk of heart attacks and strokes. Managing it requires lifestyle changes and potentially prescription medication.