What can be done to reduce undiagnosed or untreated hypertension: effective use of health checkupsdoi:10.1038/s41440-025-02202-2Arakawa, KimikaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, NHO Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, JapanNature Publishing GroupHypertension Research
Signs of nystagmus (abnormal eye movements) or incoordination can help pinpoint the underlying problem. A physician then performs the Dix-Hallpike test to try to reproduce vertigo. This test involves abruptly repositioning the patient's head and monitoring the symptoms that might be provoked. Not ...
Left untreated, hypertension is a key risk factor for several serious health conditions, including heart disease andstroke. These rank as number one and five, respectively, on the list of top causes of death in the U.S., according to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). Headac...
It is normal for blood pressure to rise and fall throughout the day due to factors such as physical activity. However, if the blood pressure gradually becomes too much, it becomes harmful to a person’s health. An individual with untreated hypertension is at risk of stroke, heart attack, a...
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(a) What is cirrhosis? (b) What liver diseases may lead to cirrhosis? (c) Why does portal hypertension develop in patients with cirrhosis? (d) Why do ascites develop in patients with cirrhosis? (e) Why do esophageal varices develop?
Postpartum depression is a serious condition that requires active treatment and emotional support for the new mother. Left untreated, postpartum depression can last for a year or longer. Postpartum depression symptoms can range from mild to severe and add complexityto a newmarriageor relationship. ...
Anemia and excessive blood loss can lead to heart failure. Diabetes complications can contribute to heart failure because the condition tends to lead to hypertension and atherosclerosis, both of which have been linked to the disease. Obesity can cause cardiomyopathy, which is a disease of the heart...