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Also called Brain attack, CVA A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. …

Also called hypotension, LBP. You’ve probably heard that high blood pressure is a problem. So what about low blood pressure? …

Also called Benign essential hypertension, Essential hypertension, HBP, HTN, Hypertension. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against …

Also called thrombocyte disorders. Platelets are little pieces of blood cells. Platelets help wounds heal and prevent bleeding by forming …

Every year, millions of people receive life-saving blood transfusions. During a transfusion, you receive whole blood or parts of blood …

Also called hematological disorders. Your blood is living tissue made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part, called plasma, …

Also called Christmas disease, Factor IX deficiency, Factor VIII deficiency. Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which the blood does …

Normally, if you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. Some people get too many …

Also called Clotting disorders. Normally, if you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. For …

Also called hemorrhage. Bleeding is the loss of blood. It can happen inside or outside the body. Bleeding can be …