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The introduction, by Dr. Samuel L. Krakow, MD, is intended as an overview of the causes and treatment of high blood pressure. Included are the following Wikipedia articles:
• Hypertension
• Essential hypertension
• Secondary hypertension
• Hypertensive emergency
• Complications of hypertension
• Pathophysiology of hypertension
• Aortic coarctation
• Aldosteronism
• Renal artery stenosis
• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
• Pheochromocytoma
• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypothyroidism
• Cushing’s Syndrome
• Renal Failure
• “White Coat Hypertension”
• Turner Syndrome
• Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
All the hyperlinks and images have been preserved, as well as the original Table of Contents. The purpose is to give you a basis for further research on all aspects and types of diabetes.
Persistent high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, is a serious medical condition. The consequences of this untreated disease are well known - stroke, renal (kidney) failure, and “heart attack” (myocardial infarction). Over 90% of those who have a diagnosis of hypertension lack a clear, underlying cause. These individuals suffer from essential hypertension. The remainder have a secondary cause. This book explores these underlying illnesses, why they lead to persistent high blood pressure, and how they’re diagnosed.
The cover image, is titled Automatic brachial sphygmomanometer showing grade 2 arterial hypertension (systolic blood pressure 158 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure 99 mmHg). Heart rate shown is 80 beats per minute. The image was uploaded to:
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