Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) means that you have high blood pressure in the arteries that go from your heart to your lungs. It is different to ordinary high blood pressure, and it cannot be measured with a regular blood pressure monitor. With PAH, the tiny arteries in your lungs become narrow and it is harder for the blood to flow through them so this raises the blood pressure in the lungs. Your heart has to work harder to pump blood through the tiny arteries which may even be partially blocked, and the heart muscle may weaken over time, and can eventually lead to fatal heart failure.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a sneaky disease that can have a devastating effect on your mind and body, causing health problems closely related to the heart, cardiovascular system, as well as other organs such as the liver and kidneys. It is ranked as one of the main causes of death worldwide – and is no respecter of age.
There are several causes of hypertension, but very few symptoms. Research has suggested that medical issues aside, anxiety and stress are major contributors to blood pressure problems. Sometimes classic anxiety symptoms such as nervousness, a rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, and chest pain, may signify an anxiety disorder, and perhaps even high blood pressure.
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The mind is without doubt the most powerful tool that humans have. It is the root of everything we are, and all that we hope to be. The mind consists of 2 major parts, the conscious mind, and the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is where everything is stored that happens, a mix of good memories, bad memories, harmful thoughts, unresolved trauma, and other issues of baggage we may drag with us.
There are certain triggers in the subconscious mind that can cause the conscious mind to react and respond in behaviours which are not always beneficial. Many of these behaviour patterns are negative, and result in stress and anxiety, which is a huge factor in high blood pressure issues.
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You may be one of many people who are not fully aware of the harm high cholesterol can do to your health. If left untreated, high cholesterol puts you at a high risk of suffering a life-threatening heart attack or a stroke. This news can be devastating to anyone who suffers from health anxiety, and has a phobia about any little bodily ache or pain.
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