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Health Encyclopedia: Malignant Hypertension (Arteriolar Nephrosclerosis)

Alternative Names

Accelerated hypertension; Arteriolar nephrosclerosis; Nephrosclerosis - arteriolar; Hypertension - malignant

Prevention

If you have high blood pressure, carefully monitoring your blood pressure and taking your medicines properly help to reduce the risk.

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Expert & Community Posts

Finding Ways to Relieve Tension

By Lynne Taetzsch , Health Expert

I get tense and uptight daily, without much provocation. In a sense, being on edge is my natural... Read more »

Dodging the Alzheimer's Bullet

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

According to the latest research, certain types of Alzheimer's develop as a result of reduced... Read more »

Checking Blood Pressure at Home

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Sometimes we need to rely on our doctors. But checking our blood pressure isn’t one of those... Read more »

Blood Pressure Facts and Myths: A Heart Health Consumer Guide

By HeartHawk , Health Expert

We have heard it all before, "High blood pressure causes heart disease." The guidelines and... Read more »

What if my blood pressure is different in both arms?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

Blood pressure measurement should be the same in both arms since the heart pumps the blood... Read more »

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Nosebleed injury

A nosebleed is loss of blood from the mucous membranes that line the nose, most commonly from one nostril only. Alternative Names Epistaxis Considerations ... Read more »

Erectile Dysfunction Medications: Impotence Medications

There are three oral medications approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction: Sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil (Cialis). All three belong to a class of drugs... Read more »

Stress: Lifestyle Changes

A healthy lifestyle is an essential companion to any stress-reduction program. General health and stress resistance can be enhanced by regular exercise, a diet rich in a variety of... Read more »

High Blood Pressure: Diagnosis

Mostphysical exams include a blood pressure measurement.Patients should not smoke or drink caffeinated beverages within 30 minutes beforetheir blood pressure measurement.The... Read more »

Have you or a loved one just been diagnosed with high blood pressure?

If you have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, it means that you have elevated levels of pressure of blood in your arteries. Prolonged periods of high blood pressure can cause serious... Read more »

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