Hypertension
Hypertension is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. It is the most common cause of death among adults.
Hypertension in children and adolescents - pharmacological treatment
For the majority of children and adolescents, lifestyle modification in terms of dietary changes and increased physical activity is used to treat hypertension. However, this does not apply to...
Hypertension in children and adolescents - introduction and blood pressure measurement
As is well known, elevated blood pressure in adults is a risk factor for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Hypertension in adults is usually primary. It is important to...
Hypertension in children and adolescents - diagnosis and further management
When, during three consecutive visits, we find elevated blood pressure values in our patient, we diagnose him (depending on the values) with pre-hypertension or hypertension. How do we proceed?
Body weight in infancy and obesity, hypertension and arterial wall thickness in later childhood
In the study presented by the authors, 395 children born at term without the burden of diabetes were analysed. Body weight was measured, and weight-for-height was calculated to avoid differences, and...
Hypertension accelerates the development of dementia
High blood pressure values in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) promote faster development of dementia, according to a recent study.
Hypertension and smoking are risk factors for stroke
Hypertension and cigarette smoking are risk factors for stroke. The aim of the study published, by Hashimoto, in the American Journal of Hypertension was to investigate whether blood pressure levels...
'Venus' report: impact of hypertension treatment on sexual dysfunction in women
Many chronic diseases cause sexual dysfunction as a result of complications, the additional stress created by the chronic disease, or the treatment used. Hypertension is also in this group. In 2010,...
