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Health Encyclopedia: High Blood Pressure Complications

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Hypertension places stress on several organs (called target organs), including the kidneys, eyes, and heart, causing them to deteriorate over time. High blood pressure was directly responsible for nearly 44,619 American deaths in 2000 and was listed as the primary or contributing cause of death in an estimated 118,000 cases. High blood pressure contributes to 75% of all strokes and heart attacks. It is particularly deadly in African Americans.

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Preventing Stroke with TCD Ultrasound

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...ordered an ultrasound every four weeks throughout my pregnancy. He was checking to make sure my... Read more »

The Positive Aspects of a Diabetic Pregnancy

By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

Pregnancy Tracker: 18 weeks, 2 days Size of the Baby: About 6 inches long and 8.5 ounces ... Read more »

Planning for a Diabetic Pregnancy

By Gina Capone , Health Expert

...too. There are so many concerns that I have because pregnancy in type 1 diabetes is considered... Read more »

Gestational Diabetes: Control It For Your Child's Sake

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...mothers who did not control their blood sugar during pregnancy were nearly twice as likely to be... Read more »

Pregnancy Nutrition and Weight Gain

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

A mother's health and nutrition even before pregnancy, let alone during the 9 months, has a huge... Read more »

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Infertility in Men: Assisted Reproductive Technologies

...for disease.The clinic should always provide the following information:The live-birth rate (not just pregnancy success rate) for other couples with similar infertility problems. (Multiple births,... Read more »

Sickle Cell Disease: Complications

...causing mental or behavioral problems that are inaccurately believed to be unrelated to the disease.Pregnancy and Sickle Cell DiseaseWomen with sickle cell disease who become pregnant are at... Read more »

Anemia: Risk Factors

...conditions:Heavy menstruation for longer than 5 daysAbnormal uterine bleeding, such as from fibroidsPregnancy. About 20% of women in industrialized countries have iron deficiency during pregnancy.... Read more »

Infertility In Women: Highlights

ART and Pregnancy ComplicationsAssisted reproductive technologies (ART) increase the risk for pregnancy complications. Many of these complications are due to the multiple births associated... Read more »

Glaucoma: Highlights

...of Ophthalmology. The researchers caution that posture may affect the interpretation of IOP readings.Pregnancy and GlaucomaThe course of glaucoma is unpredictable during pregnancy -- IOP may... Read more »

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