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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Is The Treatment For High Blood Pressure

Genes offer clues to hypertension

May 14, 2009
Two major international studies have identified what researchers describe as a "treasure trove" of genes linked to high blood pressure. In both studies, scientists looked at variations in the DNA sequences of the human genome, specifically on what are called single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). These SNPs are associated with blood pressure differences. In all, researchers found 13 gene regions not previously linked with blood pressure between the two studies. The scientists say identifying t... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Hi, I was wondering if there are any particular foods I should or
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert

Diet should be part of treatment of high blood pressure. Specifically, the sodium in salt can... Read more »

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What is High Blood Pressure?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure you may be wondering exactly what it is and how... Read more »

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Ginseng an Alternative Natural Supplement for High Blood Pressure
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Caloric Restrictions and Brain Function
By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health Expert

Chronic imbalance between energy intake and energy use leads to chronic metabolic disease. ... Read more »

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Hypertriglyceridemia: Is it all genetic?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

My last article talked about high triglycerides (TG) and how they may be a detriment to your... Read more »

Health Guide

Portacaval shunt
A portacaval shunt is a treatment for high blood pressure in the liver. A connection is made between the portal vein, which supplies 75% of the liver's blood, and the inferior vena... Read more »
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Hypertension, High Blood Pressure Patient Guide: Complications
Left untreated, hypertension will cause complications. People with untreated high blood pressure will not live as long as people with well treated blood pressure. Medications make a... Read more »
Frequent Urination: Causes, Risk Factors and Treatments
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