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Hypertension
Hypertension is chronic high blood pressure. It is a major health problem, especially because it has no symptoms. For diagnostic purposes, blood pressure is considered high when persistently above 140/90 mm|Hg.
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What is the relationship between chemical pathology and hypertension?
Chemical pathology is the use of advanced chemistry in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Chemical pathology is useful in determining the proper medication for treatment of chronic hypertension.
Its a negative feedback,because the smaller the lumen , the higher the blood pressure because of the deposit in the vessel thus causing the resistance.
Why is Hypertension is called "the silent killer"?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) leads to heart attacks, strokes and aneurysms. The person suffering these things can not "feel" the high blood pressure causing them - it is painless and therefore "silent".
no it cant
The Cardiovascular system is slightly overfilled with blood , As result blood exerts an outward force against vessel wall , as it flow through them
The term blood pressure refers to force exerted by Blood as it pressure against & Attempts to stretch the wall of blood vesseles
What happens when you give someone with low blood pressure high blood pressure medicine?
I would think that to most people that what would happen
would be fairly obvious, that it would, or could dangerously
lower your blood pressure causing strokes, heart failure or death.
As a hypertensive person myself (having high blood pressure) I take
very strong timed release medication that to me makes me feel the effects
all day long: from tightness in the chest to shortness of breath. All in all
if someone with normal, or low blood pressure took my medication it would be
extremely dangerous and foolhardy to do so.
If heart baet is high so is it necssary that blood pressure should also be high?
No not always. If someone is bleeding badly for example their blood pressure will be low but heart rate high as a compensation. Blood pressure and heart rate are usually inversly related.
it will actually help.
What foods should be eat by a hypertensive person?
Hypertensive people should follow a heart-friendly diet with minimal salt, fats and red meat, and lots of salad, green vegetables and whole wheat products. Meats should be chicken, turkey or pork, and trimmed of as much fat as possible. Please see the link below the ads for more information.
Can a stroke can loss of eyesight?
In a typical stroke, an entire side of the body (usually the left one) loses functionality for a brief period, if not permanently. Eyesight is not uncommon.
this test is used to detect pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes excess cathecholamines, epinephrine and norepinephrine,
What is the organ doing that produces high blood pressure?
The heart creates blood pressure. High blood pressure is the result of problems with the veins and arteries just become too hardened and not elastic as when in younger years. This causes the heart to work harder and can damage it, causing a heart attack.
What contraindications are there to taking Vitamin B Complex if hypertensive?
Is vitamin B complex contraindicated in case of chronic renal disease
Do Chihuahas help for high blood pressure?
Yes. Many studies have confirmed that having a companion animal lowers blood pressure and stress levels.
Pubmed shows no studies that support this claim. Primary hypertension is due to an underlying pathology e.g. renal artery stenosis. Secondary hypertension is usually due to systemic generalised atherosclerosis or a fall in arterial wall elastic compliance, due to lack of exercise, sodium (and consequently water overload), pathogen infection and environmental factors e.g. carcinogens.
What is hypertension's cause in men?
Hypertension is high blood pressure and there are many health conditions that can cause this. It is important to know that often there are not any symptoms of hypertension. Stress is often a big cause of high blood pressure and also any medication you are taking can cause it.
Can gas cause high blood pressure?
I never heard of gas causing hypertension
There are several things that can cause it though
Underlining illness
some medication
factors that put you at greater risk
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age
diet
weight
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What is HCT in blood pressure medication?
It is an abbreviation for "hydrochloric thyazide" (commonly called just "thyazide") one of the oldest, safest blood pressure meds. It is basically a diuretic - it increases urination, which removes more liquid from the bloodstream - which reduces blood pressure. With less fluid volume in the bloodstream, the heart does not have to pump as hard - the blood pressure is consequently, not so high.
I have just been diagnosed with hypertension. Where can I find out more information?
Hypertension is often called a "silent disease" because you usually do not know that you have it. There may be no symptoms or signs. Nonetheless, it damages the body and eventually may cause problems like heart disease. If you are diagnosed with hypertension, your doctor may recommend other tests as an Electrocardiogram or an Echocardiogram. Consult your doctor for more information.
What causes high blood pressure?
The majority of cases (95% approx) of hypertension (high blood pressure) do not have an exact known cause. This common type is usually called essential hypertension. Some other possible causes of hypertension may be reversible and include:
- chronic steroid use - such as Prednisone
- kidney disease
- lung disease
- pregnancy and pre-eclampsia
- renal artery stenosis - a narrowing of the artery to one or both kidneys
- pheochromocytoma - adrenal glad tumors, a cancer of the adrenal gland which secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
- Cushing's disease - a condition where your body makes too much steroids
- aortic coarctation - a condition in which there is a narrowing of the aorta, causing high blood pressure in the arms and head, and low blood pressure in the rest of the body. Other blood vessel anomalies.
- obstructive sleep apnea
- hyperthyroidism
- obesity, salt intake, tobacco use and alcohol have a role in HTN
- Other medications such as cold and sinus medicines and decongestants-especially those containing pseudoephedrine, OTC (over-the-counter) analgesics (pain meds) and various other prescription drugs, stimulants, and hormones
- Illegal stimulant drugs like amphetamines and cocaine
As noted above, these causes are only a small fraction (about 5%) and the overwhelming majority of HTN (hypertension) is the type called primary, essential, or idiopathic, meaning the exact cause is unknown.
31.3% or 1 in 3 adults have hypertension.
22.4% or 1 in 5 do not know they have it. There are no warning signs.
HTN costs the US $76.6 billion in health care, medicines, and lost work time.
Most drug stores have a blood pressure checking device available for free use. These are not as diagnostic as having your doctor check it, but they will still be useful to keep an eye on your blood pressure.
If you believe you have hypertension, please see your physician and discuss your concerns with him/her.
31 weeks pregnant with high blood pressure?
A pregnant woman's blood pressure should be the same as any other person's normal blood pressure, around 120/80 (give or take 5-10 points). It is important to monitor the blood pressure during pregnancy, to watch for preeclampsia and eclampsia.
If you are pregnant and your blood pressure is running abnormally high, immediately get medical care for the safety of yourself and your baby.
Can an allergic reaction cause a super high blood pressure 250-150?
I think so because I been having very severe allergic reactions and my blood pressure get super high and then when I use the epi-pen it drops until I go into shock. My allergist argues with me that this not the case but every time I have an allergic reaction, my blood pressure is super high 205/170.
It is usually caused by a blood clot or ruptured vessel that impedes blow flow to the brain, depriving it of oxygen.
