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Sildenafil appears to delay dangerous heart muscle expansion in mice.
ST. CHARLES — Baker Memorial Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., will host a blood drive from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Donors will receive a coupon for a $15 Starbucks gift card.
More Americans are burdened by chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure, often having more than three at a time, and this has helped fuel a big rise in out-of-pocket medical expenses, a study released on Tuesday showed.
Researchers report what is believed to be the first direct evidence in lab animals that the erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil amplifies the effects of a heart-protective protein.
Johns Hopkins and other researchers report what is believed to be the first direct evidence in lab animals that the erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil amplifies the effects of a heart-protective protein.
MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Tests in mouse hearts show that sildenafil, the key ingredient in Viagra, may shield hearts from damage caused by high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
(PhysOrg.com) -- High blood pressure can be a trial of patience for doctors and for sufferers, whose blood pressure often has to be monitored over a long time until it can be regulated. This will now be made easier by a pressure sensor that is inserted in the femoral artery.
It’s one of medicine’s mantras: If you have high blood pressure, taking steps to lower it will have a dramatic impact on your risk of stroke, heart disease and more.
When you consider the importance of your family’s heart health, you should be aware of all of your family’s average blood pressure, variation, and range. An occasional random measurement is not enough information for an accurate result.
Mid County EMS will be offering free blood pressure checks and a bake sale 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 17 at National Bank of Oak Harbor.
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