Jan 1, 2026 · Metoprolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries.

Nov 30, 2022 · Blood vessel disorders. Conditions that affect your blood vessels — such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, or kinked or malformed blood vessels — can cause blood to …

Dec 24, 2025 · Checking your blood pressure helps you avoid health problems. Learn more about what your numbers mean.

Jun 19, 2024 · A sudden rise in blood pressure over 180/120 mm Hg is considered a medical emergency, or crisis. It can lead to a stroke. Know the symptoms.

Oct 16, 2024 · Drinking too much alcohol can raise pressure on the walls of blood vessels to unhealthy levels. Having more than three drinks in one sitting raises blood pressure for a short time. Binge …

Jul 23, 2024 · If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if you need to take medicine to treat it. But lifestyle changes play a vital role in treating high blood pressure. Controlling blood pressure with …

Jul 23, 2024 · Checking blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure, called hypertension. The American Heart Association (AHA) and other organizations recommend …

Feb 29, 2024 · Hypertension means high blood pressure. A blood pressure measurement includes two numbers. Those numbers are the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure. Because …

Apr 24, 2024 · You may experience a feeling of fullness or pressure in your ears. You may also have ear pain, dizziness and muffled hearing. As swelling from the cold subsides, the blockage usually …

Jun 13, 2024 · Sometimes, low blood pressure can be life-threatening. The causes of low blood pressure include dehydration and other serious medical conditions. It's important to find out what's causing low …