High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can increase your risk for serious health issues like heart disease and stroke. Lifestyle changes can help you maintain healthy readings and potentially avoid medication. Cason Christensen, MD, Nebraska Medicine cardiologist, discusses seven steps you can take to control your blood pressure naturally.
Heartburn is a burning or uncomfortable sensation usually felt at the lower end of the esophagus and top of the abdomen, known as the epigastric area. It is caused by stomach acid, food products or other items we have taken orally backing up into the esophagus and causing irritation.
According to a recent study from the American Heart Association, the DASH diet is the only diet – of 10 examined – the AHA gave a perfect score in terms of how well it adhered to the AHA’s guidance. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a dietary pattern developed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, or NHLB, to help lower blood pressure and promote overall heart health.
Nancy McCabe had been feeling more tired than usual for several weeks. She didn’t realize how bad it had gotten until one day when she arrived home; she was so tired she couldn’t walk up three flights of stairs to her apartment. A CT scan revealed McCabe had a saddle pulmonary embolism – a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. The blockage restricts blood flow to the lungs, lowers oxygen levels and increases blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. It can cause heart and lung damage and even death.
A new robot-assisted system adds another treatment option available to patients and makes spine surgeries more precise. During the surgery, the robot delivers the perfect pathway to place each screw, giving the surgeon control to sub-millimeter accuracy.
Anyone dealing with varicose veins knows the pain and how uncomfortable they can be. In the summertime, flare-ups and symptoms can worsen. Jonathan Thompson, MD, vascular surgeon, explains why this can happen and how individuals can find relief.
Nebraska Medicine offers educational resources and support for women throughout their breastfeeding journey. Latch and Learn is a free drop-in breastfeeding group that meets weekly. You don’t need an appointment or to be a Nebraska Medicine patient.
Nearly 6 million people are affected by atrial fibrillation, or AFib, the most common cardiac arrhythmia. AFib is an irregular, often rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Having AFib increases the risk of developing clots inside the heart, which can cause a stroke.
There are a few reports of people presenting post-COVID who experience syncopal issues. Still, the difficult part for health care providers is that various processes can cause syncope, even without post-COVID complications.
