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What Are the 4 Defects Found in Tetralogy of Fallot?
Tetralogy of Fallot involves four heart defects that work together to reduce oxygen in the blood. Learn what they are and how surgery can help.
My Blood Pressure Is High: What Should I Do?
High blood pressure can feel alarming, but most cases aren’t emergencies. Learn what your numbers mean and how to bring them down safely.
Is 104/70 a Good Blood Pressure Reading?
A 104/70 blood pressure reading is generally healthy, but context matters. Learn what this number means and when it might be worth a closer look.
How Can You Tell If You Have High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, so knowing your numbers and how to check them accurately is the only reliable way to stay on top of it.
How to Know If You Have Shortness of Breath
Learn how to recognize shortness of breath, check your own symptoms at home, and know when it’s time to seek emergency care.
Is It Normal to Have Heart Palpitations Every Day?
Daily heart palpitations are often harmless, but certain triggers and conditions can keep them coming back. Here’s what to know and when to see a doctor.
What Is the Hallmark Symptom of an Asthma Attack?
Wheezing is the hallmark symptom of an asthma attack, but it’s not the whole picture. Learn what to watch for, including early warning signs and when to seek emergency care.
Is 98/60 a Good Blood Pressure or Too Low?
A blood pressure of 98/60 is low, but that doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Here’s how to tell if it’s a concern for you.
Why Do I Feel Like I Can’t Catch My Breath?
Breathlessness has many causes, from anxiety and asthma to heart issues and low fitness. Learn what’s behind that out-of-breath feeling and when to see a doctor.
How to Know If You’re About to Have a Heart Attack
Heart attack symptoms can show up weeks early and look different than you’d expect, especially in women. Here’s what to watch for and when to act.
Is 112/74 a Good Blood Pressure Reading?
A 112/74 blood pressure reading is well within the healthy range. Here’s what it means and how to maintain it.
Is It Normal to Have Heart Palpitations During Exercise?
Heart palpitations during exercise are often harmless, but some patterns are worth checking out. Here’s what causes them and when to see a doctor.
121/81 Blood Pressure: Normal or Stage 1 Hypertension?
A blood pressure of 121/81 sits just inside Stage 1 hypertension. Here’s what that means and what steps are worth taking.
How Many Beats Per Minute Should Your Heart Be?
Learn what a healthy resting heart rate looks like for adults and kids, what makes it rise or fall, and when an unusual reading is worth checking out.