Common High Blood Pressure Medications 2008-06-22 15:03:00 THE COMMON ANTIHYPERTENSIVE MEDICATION INCLUDE:§DIURETICS§BETA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS (BETA BLOCKERS)§ALPHA I RECEPTOR BLOCKERS§ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE-Is)§ANGIOTENSIN II ANTAGONISTS§CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS§DIRECT VASODILATORS§CENTRALLY ACTING AGENTS§COMBINATION THERAPYDIURETICSThe types of diuretics used in clinical practice today are:§THIAZIDE DIURETICS§LOOP DIURE Read more:Common
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Blood pressure monitoring devices 2008-06-21 09:17:00 Over the years, the devices used to measure blood pressure have become more sophisticated and user friendly. This has enabled the monitoring
of blood pressure to b be conducive and somewhat enjoyable outside the traditional hospital setting. The devices widely used to measure blood pressure today are:· Mercury sphygmomanometer· Aneroid sphygmomanometer· Semi-automated device· Automated device Read more:Blood
Welcome to Hypertension Zone 2008-06-18 13:50:00 WELCOME.Thank you for visiting. Hypertension
also referred to as Raised blood pressure, Elevated blood pressure, High blood pressure is a condition that affects every race on our planet. Sadly, because high blood pressure has no symptoms, it is often undiagnosed before complications such as stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure occur. Individuals who do not have access to proper health care ha Read more:Welcome
Isolated Systolic Hypertension 2008-06-02 13:03:00 Isolated Systolic Hypertension
(ISH) is defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg, and not secondary to another disorder. ISH is a disease entity caused largely by stiffening of the large arteries with advancing age.ISH is clearly related to stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure, heart size, kidney failure, and
Malignant Hypertension: What is it? 2008-05-17 07:18:00 Malignant hypertension was first described as a separate disease entity more about 90 years ago by Volhard and Fahr. It is characterized by a markedly elevated blood pressure, usually greater than 200/120 mmhg, that is most often associated with an increase in plasma creatinine levels, kidney dysfunction and failure, left ventricular hypertrophy, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and neurological Read more:Hypertension
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Hypertension in Africa 2008-05-17 07:13:00 High blood pressure, also known as Hypertension
remains the commonest cardiovascular disease in Africa
ns. It is estimated that over 30 million people in Africa are hypertensive. Cohort studies on hypertension in Nigeria and Zimbabwe and epidemiological information show that between 10 and 20 million people in sub-Saharan Africa may have hypertension and treatment could prevent around 250 000 death
Hypertensive Crisis 2008-04-16 20:08:00 *Target organ damage (TOD): refers to damage occurring in organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys, and eyes as a result of uncontrolled hypertension. These organs have a rich blood supply and damage to the blood vessels supplying these organs can lead to disease in these organs.Chronic elevated blood pressure can lead to an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), kidney failure, brain or neurological dama Read more:Crisis
Complications of Hypertension 2008-04-16 19:53:00 High blood pressure or hypertension can lead to several complications. Uncontrolled hypertension results in increased pressure in the artery walls (both small and large arteries are affected) which can damage vital organs. The organs most often affected by hypertension include the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes.Hypertension
accelerates a condition known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis occurs w
Diabetes And Hypertension 2008-03-20 03:40:00 Diabetes (also known as Diabetes Mellitus) is caused by a deficiency or diminished effectiveness of insulin, a hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of langherhans located in the pancreas. This type of insulin is produced in the body and is known as endogenous insulin. Insulin produced commercially outside the body is known as exogenous insulin.Insulin regulates the entry of blood sugar Read more:Hypertension
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Childhood Hypertension 2008-03-20 03:15:00 Hypertension occurs in 1-3% of children.Hypertension may occur at any phase of childhood, in newborns up to adolescence.Hypertension in children is statistically based on the normal distribution of systolic and diastolic pressures of the general population of children of the same age, gender and height.Childhood
hypertension is defined as systolic or diastolic pressures greater than or equal to th Read more:Hypertension
Pregnancy and Hypertension 2008-03-20 02:55:00 HYPERTENSION IS A MAJOR MEDICAL COMLICATION IN 15-20% OF PREGNANCIES.Untreated or poorly managed hypertension in pregnancy may result in fatal consequences for the mother and fetus.Hypertension
in pregnancy is defined as systolic blood pressure greater than 140mmhg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90mmhg at any time during pregnancy.Studies have shown that one in five women have hyperten Read more:Pregnancy
Hypertension:Other Treatment Alternatives 2008-03-20 02:49:00 Alternate forms of therapy have been used for several decades for the treatment of elevated blood pressure.The two most popular forms of therapy are:1. TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE2. MIND BODY MEDICINE TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINETraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) tends to describe hypertension in colorful terms, the most common of which is liver yang rising. Traditional Chinese medicine views wha Read more:Hypertension
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Treatment of Hypertension, Part 2 2008-03-19 21:37:00 LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION As part of the treatment of hypertension, lifestyle changes should be advocated for all persons with hypertension.Lifestyle modifications alone are sufficient in preventing hypertension and are particularly helpful if an individual is at risk of hypertension.The following changes may be helpful:-Weight reduction - obesity is the number one controllable cause of hypertension. Read more:Hypertension
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Treatment of Hypertension, Part 1 2008-03-19 21:16:00 The goal of the treatment of hypertension is to reduce blood pressure to normal or optimum levels thereby reducing the risk of serious complications.The treatment approaches used by healthcare professionals include:Use of prescription medicationlifestyle changesPRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONSeveral antihypertensive medications are available today for the treatment of hypertension.Although these medicatio Read more:Hypertension
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension 2008-03-19 09:13:00 ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION IS OFTEN CALLED THE “SILENT KILLER” BECAUSE MANY PERSONS WITH ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE HAVE NO SYMPTOMS AT ALL.THE LONGER THE CONDITION PERSISTS WITHOUT CLINICAL RECOGNITION AND SUBSEQUENT MANAGEMENT, THE GREATER THE RISK OF DEVELOPING COMPLICATIONS.However, patients with markedly elevated blood pressure may experience symptoms such as:Mild or pounding headachesDizzinessH Read more:Hypertension
Should You Worry About Hypertension? 2008-03-19 08:40:00 The answer to the question is a resounding YES.Many people underestimate the seriousness of being hypertensive and the potential complications that could occur if the condition is left untreated.Hypertension
has been and still remains a medical challenge worldwide.Certain statistical data buttress the fact that hypertension is a disease to be taken seriously:Hypertension affects 25-30% of the tota
Types of Hypertension 2008-03-19 08:22:00 There are two types of Hypertension
-. PRIMARY HYPERTENSION . SECONDARY HYPERTENSION.Hypertension in which there is no identifiable cause is known as PRIMARY or ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION. Although the cause of primary hypertension is poorly understood, several factors contribute to the development of essential hypertension. These include:ObesityGenes for high blood pressureLow levels of nitric oxide (
Risk Factors Of Hypertension 2008-03-19 07:55:00 CERTAIN FACTORS ARE KNOWN TO INCREASE A PERSON'S RISK OF HAVING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.THESE INCLUDE:-Black Race- hypertension is more common amongst Africans and African Americans than in any other race. Persons of African descent have hypertension at a younger age, usually have a more severe rise in blood pressures, and are more prone to developing complications earlier than Caucasians.Family Histo Read more:Hypertension
Making A Diagnosis Of Hypertension 2008-03-19 07:22:00 To make a diagnosis of hypertension, a health care professional must obtain a blood pressure measurement during a routine clinical examination. Usually, the patient sits down and rests their arm on a table so the brachial artery is level with the heart. A sphygmomanometer (also known as a sphygmometer or blood pressure meter) is a device used to measure blood pressure.A typical sphygmomanometer (p Read more:Hypertension
Hypertension:The Basics. 2008-03-17 10:27:00 Hypertension (also known as elevated blood pressure or raised blood pressure or high blood pressure) is one of the biggest medical challenges faced by health care professionals worldwide.Hypertension is a serious medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. A person’s blood pressure refers to the force of the blood pushing against the arteries (vessels that carry blood Read more:Hypertension
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Managing depression in elderly hypertensives 2008-07-13 06:41:00 New research made public by the Alzheimer’s society during the Dementia Awareness Week held from the 6th to 12th of July 2008 states that people with high blood pressure are an amazing 600 percent likely to develop dementia. High blood pressure led to a six fold increase in vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia in the United States and Europe, ranking behind Alzheimer’s d Read more:depression
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Renovascular Hypertension: Is your child at risk? 2008-07-12 19:02:00 Renovascular disease causes 5-10 % of all child
hood hypertension. Although this clinical condition is rare, it remains an important cause of hypertension in children. It is usually not detected early in children because blood pressure is measured infrequently in this age group.Renovascular disease refers to pathology of the main arteries (or their branches) that supplies oxygenated blood to the ki Read more:Hypertension
Causes of Resistant Hypertension 2008-07-10 12:46:00 Resistant Hypertension
is defined as persistent blood pressure readings greater than 140/90 mm Hg despite an appropriate three-drug regimen, including a diuretic prescribed at near maximal doses.Resistant hypertension affects about 3% of the general hypertensive population. It is important to understand why and how patients develop resistant hypertension. The causes of resistant hypertension are s
Why high blood pressure remains a global burden 2008-07-27 02:41:00 It has become imperative to stress the importance of measuring blood pressure on a regular basis. Frightening figures are being released daily about how this previously obscure condition is becoming an epidemic with a huge global burden. It is a common knowledge among healthcare professionals that the combination of raised blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and hyperlipidemia if left untreated for
Recognise that stroke before it kills you 2008-07-27 02:32:00 A stroke is caused by a disruption of blood flow to a part of the brain, causing brain cells to die. As a result of this disruption in blood flow, vital nutrients such as glucose and oxygen do not get to the affected part of the brain with resultant death of brain cells.A stroke is a medical emergency that may result in permanent disability and death if not promptly recognized and managed. Stroke
Got High blood pressure? 10 questions you must ask your doctor 2008-07-23 14:54:00 Blood pressure results from the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. Two numbers represent blood pressure. The higher of the two pressures is called the systolic blood pressure and represent the pressure in the blood vessels while the heart is beating. The lower of the two pressures is called the diastolic pressure and represents when the heart is resting between beats. The systolic Read more:questions
1O reasons why you should lose that extra fat 2008-07-19 19:05:00 Obesity is a disease prevalent in both developing and developed countries. Overweight and obesity are now so common that they are replacing the more traditional public health concerns such as under nutrition and infectious diseases as some of the most significant contributors to ill health.Obesity is an illness that can lead to several medical complications. If you are overweight or obese, you ha
Losing weight the easy way 2008-07-19 18:31:00 If you cannot think of a single reason to lose weight, please have a rethink. I can give you 4 reasons why you have to start thinking seriously about losing weight today:You will feel better after shedding a few pounds.You will look better.You will have significantly reduced your risk for high blood pressure and diabetes.You will have more energy.You do not need to consult a physician to determine
Understanding Heart failure 2008-08-24 20:19:00 With each heartbeat, a set amount of blood enters the heart and is pumped out again. Heartfailure
, also known as congestive heart failure, congestive cardiac failure or left or right ventricular failure, means a reduction in the pumping ability of the heart. Heart failure results in the inability of the heart to meet the demands of tissues and organs.The heart is a dynamic organ made up of four c Read more:Understanding
How depression affects your heart 2008-08-20 01:01:00 Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide. several risk factors have been identified for the development of cardiovascular disease. the link between depression
and cardiac disease has been extensively researched over the past two decades. there is mounting evidence that depression is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and outcomes have been noted to be worse in patien Read more:affects
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