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hypertension
A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
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hypertension High
blood pressure; a risk factor for ischaemic disease, stroke, and kidney disease. May be due to increased sensitivity to
salt (correctly sensitivity to
sodium), and treated by restriction of salt intake, together with drugs; increased intake of fruits and vegetables (as a safe source of potassium) is recommended. See also
‘salt‐free’ diet.
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Hypertension management in Canada: good news, but important challenges remain
Magazine article from: Canadian Medical Association. Journal; 5/20/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in Ontario, Canada's most populous...cardiovascular disease, public health and hypertension worldwide. Those in the Canadian health...challenges remain. The prevalence of hypertension continues to increase globally. In...
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Hypertension Surveillance in Canada: Minimum Standards for Assessing Blood Pressure in Surveys
Magazine article from: Canadian Journal of Public Health; 5/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...Canadian survey that accurately assessed hypertension treatment and control is over 12 years...indicated that only 13% of adults with hypertension were treated and controlled. Statistics...risks in 2007-2008. A committee of hypertension and survey experts was formed to provide...
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Hypertension, cancer and angiogenesis: Relevant epidemiological and pharmacological aspects
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Pharmacology; 11/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; Introduction Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular...and developing countries.[1] Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke...failure. Prevention and treatment of hypertension have been shown to reduce morbidity...
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Hypertension in children and adolescents.(Clinical Guidelines For Family Physicians)
Magazine article from: Family Practice News; 2/15/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...long-term health consequences of hypertension in children and adolescents have prompted...diagnosis, evaluation, and management of hypertension in children and adolescents (Pediatrics...should be repeated by auscultation. Hypertension is defined as an average systolic blood...
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Hypertension recommendations: Are they relevant to public health?
Magazine article from: Canadian Journal of Public Health; 7/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...killer world-wide.1 Not only is hypertension very common but it is poorly controlled...to 74 years. 84% of Canadians with hypertension are not managing their health problem...and health care costs in Canada.4 Hypertension therefore is one of the major public...
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Hypertension: a public health challenge: growing problem predicted because of an increasing prevalence of obesity and other risk factors.
Magazine article from: Renal & Urology News; 10/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...the major manifestation of hypertension, a disease of the vasculature...some, the prevalence of hypertension was approximately 26.4...and colleagues notes that hypertension is responsible for 12...
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Hypertension: A Clinical Pharmacist's Synopsis of JNC 7
Magazine article from: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education; 1/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; Hypertension affects more than 50 million Americans...regarding the prevention and management of hypertension. The key messages of the JNC 7 Report...instructor in presenting an overview of hypertension management. It can also be used to...
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Hypertension and management of the common cold
Magazine article from: Drug Topics; 10/18/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...To offer a comprehensive overview of hypertension classification and management. 2...and flu medications for patients with hypertension. Objectives Discuss the epidemiology...and classiFication of patients with hypertension. Identify lifestyle modifications...
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Hypertension in children.
Newspaper article from: Pediatrics for Parents; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; Hypertension, long known as a "silent killer...According to research sources, childhood hypertension can lead to high blood pressure in...childhood and are related to childhood hypertension. These trends would make detection...
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Hypertension linked to Female Sexual Dysfunction.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.; 5/20/2006; 700+ words
; Hypertension linked to Female Sexual Dysfunction...dysfunction is more prevalent in women with hypertension compared to those with normal blood...a study says. Age and duration of hypertension appear to be significant predictors...
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Hypertension
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Hypertension Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a highly prevalent and largely symptomless...affects almost one in three adults living in industrialized nations. Hypertension is more prevalent among blacks than whites, with prevalence rates...
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Slavery Hypertension Hypothesis
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Slavery Hypertension Hypothesis Early in the twentieth...before chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) was even recognized as a serious...interest in the apparent absence of hypertension among indigenous black populations...
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hypertension
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
hypertension or high blood pressure, elevated blood...arterial blood vessels (arterioles). Hypertension is generally defined as a blood pressure...prehypertension. When the cause is unknown, the hypertension is called primary, or essential...
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pregnancy-induced hypertension
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing
pregnancy-induced hypertension ( PIH ) n. raised blood pressure (>140/90 mmHg) developing in a woman during the second half of pregnancy. See also pre-eclampsia .
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portal hypertension
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing
portal hypertension ( por -t'l) n. a state in which the pressure within the hepatic portal vein is increased, causing enlargement of the spleen...
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