Category: Heart, Blood and Circulation

The growth of cells happen in two ways; replication and expanding in volume. Skin and blood tissues actively divide while fat tissues expand. Cell replication happens in two ways; …

Blood is grouped according to their types, specifically the presence and absence of antigens; substances that may trigger immune response and antibody, a protein found in plasma and responsible …

What are Beta blockers? Beta-blockers come under the category of competitive antagonists that block the receptor sites for the adrenalin and nor adrenaline of the sympathetic nervous system. Both …

What is Carotidynia? Carotidynia refers to a syndrome which causes a one-sided/unilateral tenderness of the carotid artery near the bifurcation. Palpation of the carotid artery present in the neck …

Leukopenia Definition – What is Leukopenia? Bone marrow produces white blood cells known as leukocytes that protect against foreign bodies entering the system and causing infection. Normally, there should …

What is Low Blood Pressure? (Hypotension) Hypotension is commonly termed as low blood pressure and often results due to inadequate supply of blood to various organs. Abnormally low blood …

What is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) ? Hypertension is commonly called high blood pressure. It is a common disease in which the blood fluid hits the walls of the …