howMed Know Yourself
Also called Brain attack, CVA A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. … Read More »
Stroke
Low Blood Pressure
Also called hypotension, LBP. You’ve probably heard that high blood pressure is a problem. So what about low blood pressure? … Read More »
High Blood Pressure
Also called Benign essential hypertension, Essential hypertension, HBP, HTN, Hypertension. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against … Read More »
Platelet Disorders
Also called thrombocyte disorders. Platelets are little pieces of blood cells. Platelets help wounds heal and prevent bleeding by forming … Read More »
Blood Transfusion and Donation
Every year, millions of people receive life-saving blood transfusions. During a transfusion, you receive whole blood or parts of blood … Read More »
Blood Disorders
Also called hematological disorders. Your blood is living tissue made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part, called plasma, … Read More »
Hemophilia
Also called Christmas disease, Factor IX deficiency, Factor VIII deficiency. Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which the blood does … Read More »
Blood Clots
Normally, if you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. Some people get too many … Read More »
Bleeding Disorders
Also called Clotting disorders. Normally, if you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. For … Read More »
Bleeding
Also called hemorrhage. Bleeding is the loss of blood. It can happen inside or outside the body. Bleeding can be … Read More »
