by Erlanger Health System | Jul 20, 2022 | Brain Health & Stroke, Cardiology, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure
Erlanger Health System is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care. American Heart Association awarded EHS with the Gold Plus Achievement Award by treating patients to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart...
by Erlanger Health System | Jun 14, 2022 | Child & Family Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Sexual Health
Testosterone deficiency, also known as hypogonadism, affects approximately 4 out of 10 men over the age of 45. It’s a common condition that’s often brought on by chronic medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infections (including HIV/AIDs),...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 22, 2022 | Cardiology, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You probably know that heart disease is the top cause of death among American men and women. But did you know that it’s more deadly and common among certain groups? It’s true. While heart disease affects many Americans of both genders, there’s a gap. What do we mean...
by Adrian Danchenko, MD, FACC | Apr 18, 2019 | Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Your blood pressure reads normally…until you’re sitting in the doctor’s office. Most of us have been there! All jokes aside, though, do you know what can cause your blood pressure to rise? Whether you’ve actually been diagnosed with high blood pressure or it...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 22, 2016 | High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It’s often said that the eyes are the window to the soul. It turns out, they’re also a window to your health. Many diseases that affect the body show up first in the eyes. In fact, certain diseases are often first detected during an eye exam. A study conducted by a...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 18, 2016 | Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Stay Well
You’ve had your blood pressure (BP) checked at your annual checkup. You may even check your BP occasionally using the machine at the drugstore. But do you know what the numbers actually mean? First, let’s define blood pressure. The term refers to how forcefully your...
