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Pediatric Hypertension Explained
In comparison to prior years, pediatric hypertension has greatly increased recently. Each year more children are being diagnosed with hypertension. Some people feel the increase in diagnoses is due to the more advanced technology has come in being able to detect such health related issues in children. However, in reality this is not actually the truth of the matter. Over the past 100 years the methods used for measuring blood pressure have changed very little.
The overall number of children t...
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Expert & Community Posts
I’ve been told that I have white coat or office high blood pressure, is there anything I should do?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health ExpertGood question. This diagnosis of “office-related” high blood pressure is usually suggested... Read more »
Understanding Renal Hypertension: A Detailed Overview
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert...unnoticed, are not there or come on suddenly. Diagnosis Approximately 50% of the... Read more »
Understanding the Causes and Effects of High Blood Pressure
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...blood pressure you should be thankful for a timely diagnosis. For many people their high blood... Read more »
The Early Bird gets the . . . Hypertension
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...sleepiness and has led to many car accidents. The diagnosis of sleep apnea can be made after... Read more »
High Blood Pressure - Now What?
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health ExpertOnce a diagnosis of high blood pressure, or hypertension, is made you should discuss the causes,... Read more »
Health Guide
Have you or a loved one just been diagnosed with high blood pressure?
...periods of high blood pressure can cause serious damage to the heart and blood vessels. After a diagnosis, you probably have a lot of questions about your risks, and your next steps toward... Read more »High Blood Pressure, Hypertension Patient Guide
...two numbers. For example, 110/70 (read as 110 over 70). Elevated blood pressure or hypertension The diagnosis of hypertension is made when the force required for blood flow is greater than... Read more »Renovascular hypertension
...Irregular heartbeat Ear noise or buzzing Certain signs and symptoms may point towards the diagnosis of renovascular hypertension. These include: Severe, difficult-to-control... Read more »Drug-induced hypertension
...blood pressure measurement. Blood pressure measurements, repeated over time, are used to confirm the diagnosis. Blood pressure that is consistently elevated is considered hypertension. Two... Read more »Hypervitaminosis D
...calcium in the blood) Hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine) Tests to confirm the diagnosis: Calcium - serum Phosphorus - serum ... Read more »Images
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