Despite repeatedly being diagnosed with high blood pressure, a 40-year-old man in Hanoi neglected treatment, leading to a shocking outcome: end-stage kidney failure.
Despite being diagnosed with hypertension, HQP (38 years old) did not seek treatment because he thought he was still young. Unexpectedly, he suffered cardiac arrest and died.
Overcoming their grief, the family of the 61-year-old woman decided to donate her corneas, bringing hope for the restoration of vision to blind patients who have been waiting anxiously for a cure.
The habit of showering immediately after sun exposure, while seemingly a quick way to cool down, can actually trigger a dangerous stroke due to sudden temperature changes.
The disrupted lifestyle during Tet, especially the increased consumption of alcohol and protein, can lead to negative consequences for the body, particularly digestive and metabolic diseases.
After a drinking session, a 54-year-old man experienced numbness in his hand, thinking it was due to drunkenness, so he lay down to rest. The next morning, he was hospitalized with a stroke, missing the critical hour for treatment.
The period after the Lunar New Year is a time when people need to pay special attention to monitoring their blood pressure to prevent dangerous cardiovascular complications.
After several days of overeating during Tet, many people habitually take digestive enzymes, but using them incorrectly can disrupt digestion and mask underlying health problems.
Experts at Bach Mai Hospital warn that five "forbidden" dishes on the Tet feast table can cause dangerous complications such as heart failure and edema, and kidney patients should absolutely avoid them.
A 58-year-old woman in Lang Son was hospitalized with hemiplegia after days of fatigue leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year) and self-administering "tonic" at a private clinic.
The northeast monsoon increases the risk of stroke, doctors warn against the habit of drinking alcohol to "keep warm," and point out three times of day when the disease is most likely to strike during the cold season.
Many studies show that 6–9 am is a dangerous time for stroke due to fluctuations in blood pressure, blood clotting, and physiological changes after waking up.
Morning high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, so it's important to avoid these two mistakes that cause blood pressure to spike in the morning.
Seemingly harmless activities like taking a late-night shower, drinking alcohol, or eating late at night can disrupt blood pressure and blood vessels, causing strokes to occur while sleeping.
The 90-year-old man's family's request to postpone surgery presented the doctors with a difficult choice between ensuring treatment safety and their desire to be present at their grandchild's special day.
Pickleball is considered by medical experts to be a suitable sport that can help people with mild hypertension improve their cardiovascular health and mental well-being if practiced correctly.
A cardiologist expressed outrage upon hearing a mother recount the death of her son after he stopped taking his blood pressure medication and instead drank high doses of lemon and salt water and exposed himself to the sun.
Many people worry about strokes coming unexpectedly, but a healthy diet, especially one made from familiar foods, can significantly reduce the body's risk of developing the disease.
A 75-year-old woman experienced facial asymmetry and weakness on one side of her body when she woke up to use the bathroom at 2 a.m. She was taken to a medical facility for examination and was found to be at risk of stroke.
Many people worry about the toxins in pork liver and therefore limit their consumption, but doctors assert that the way you choose and eat it is what determines whether it's beneficial or harmful to your health.
Many young people think they are healthy, but stressful lifestyles, lack of sleep, and irregular eating habits cause them to develop high blood pressure, even collapsing at their desks.
High blood pressure is common in the community, increasing the risk of heart failure and stroke. Below are some foods that raise blood pressure and should be avoided by people with high blood pressure.
A 60-year-old man in Hanoi suddenly experienced hemiplegia and difficulty speaking while drinking beer; upon hospitalization, he was diagnosed with a basal trunk stroke.
A 37-year-old long-distance driver was shocked to discover his blood pressure had risen to 200 mmHg due to his habit of constantly drinking energy drinks to combat drowsiness while driving at night.
An 86-year-old man in Ninh Binh nearly died from hypoglycemia after self-administering three diabetes pills given to him by a neighbor, whose origin was unknown.
A 70-year-old man with no particular symptoms was found to have multiple dangerous and rare cardiovascular diseases simultaneously during a routine health checkup.