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The Dangers of NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen) For Heart Attack Victims

by James on 8 June 2011

A new study cautions heart attack victims when it comes to common over the counter medications such as ibuprofen. It’s not news that taking ibuprofen may increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.  This is especially a concern to those who are already at a higher risk.  And the more ibuprofen [...]

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Women with Migraine and Preeclampsia

by James on 1 June 2010

A recent study continues to raise the question – are women with a history of migraine at increased risk of preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a condition involving high blood pressure (hypertension).  It happens during and after pregnancy.  A brief description from the Mayo Clinic: Preeclampsia is a condition of pregnancy marked by high blood pressure and [...]

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Is High Blood Pressure Causing My Headache?

by James on 20 December 2008

It seems intuitive that high blood pressure, or hypertension, would cause headache.  After all, we often associate headaches with our blood vessels, especially headaches with pounding pain. High blood pressure is just what it sounds like – your blood is moving through your blood vessels at a higher pressure than normal.  Of course, your blood [...]

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