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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Humans Blood Pressure

Genes that control body's salt level are identified

February 23, 2009
The largest study of the effects of genetics on blood pressure in humans has linked variant versions of genes that control levels of salt in the body with high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Hard Medical Choices: Where's the Discussion?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

...the infection; she developed a significant drop in blood pressure.  The patient normally had... Read more »

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Tackle High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol with Olive Leaf Extract
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

Because hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most common diseases that entails... Read more »

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Can supplements lower my blood pressure?
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...Question:  Through regular exercise (4xweek) I have cut my blood pressure medication in... Read more »

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Sodium and High Blood Pressure
By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health Expert

High blood pressure has been related to salt intake for over two thousand years. Chinese... Read more »

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Avoiding High Blood Pressure
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...has hypertension, more commonly referred to as high blood pressure. These numbers are cause for... Read more »

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Avoiding High Blood Pressure
It is estimated that 1 in every 3 Americans has hypertension, more commonly referred to as high blood pressure. These numbers are cause for much concern. High blood pressure is a major risk factor... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction Medications: Impotence Medications
...sexual activity increases their risk of a heart attack.Recent history of strokeHypotension (very low blood pressure)Uncontrolled diabetesUncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure)Taking... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Causes
...(primary) when the doctor is unable to identify a specific cause. It is by far the most common type of high blood pressure. The causes of this type are unknown but are likely to be a complex... Read more »
Meet Dr. Annette Owens
...www.CvilleWellness.com features a number of articles on the impact of various diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and multiple sclerosis on sexuality. She also has a popular essay on... 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 »

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