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Cardiovascular diseases are conditions that affect the structures or function of your heart, Consult with us and stay healthy B.P (High Blood Pressure) Normal blood pressure is less than 120 on top and less than 80 on the bottom. Prehypertension levels are 120-140 on top and 80-90 on the bottom. Low Blood Pressure In severe cases, low blood pressure can be life-threatening. A blood pressure reading lower than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) for the top number (systolic) or 60 mm Hg for the bottom number (diastolic) is generally considered low blood pressure Coronary arteries Blockage (Thrombosis) Coronary thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart. This blood clot restricts blood flow within the heart. High Cholesterol Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. Weak Heart When the heart muscle is weak, blood cannot be pumped efficiently enough to get oxygen to all of the cells. Sometimes the heart becomes dilated and weak. Anemia Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Having anemia can make you feel tired and weak. Water retention Fluid retention or edema means that there is excessive water in the tissue of the body which causes the body to swell, especially in the extremities Edema (Feet) Swollen feet can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include a sprain or strain, fluid retention from large salt intake, prolonged time on feet (standing or walking), menstruation, pregnancy or medication side effects. Palpitations A sensation that the heart is racing, pounding, fluttering or skipping a beat, often bothersome, but hardly ever a sign of heart disease. Tachycardia Tachycardia is a condition that makes your heart beat more than 100 times per minute. There are three types of it: Supraventricular. Bradycardia Bradycardia is a heart rate that’s too slow. What’s considered too slow can depend on your age and physical condition. Lipid Profile (High cholesterol) If your doctor says you have a lipid disorder, that means you have high blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and fats called triglycerides, or both. Atherosclerosis (Blockage arteries/ veins) Atherosclerosis can occur in any artery – but not in the veins, the vessels that carry blood back to the heart. Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever. Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia is a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than normal.