Tag: Hypertension
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Blood Pressure Meds and Kidney Health: Don’t Stop Abruptly
Introduction: Why the connection between high blood pressure and kidney health matters High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition that can quietly damage the kidneys over time. The kidneys rely on delicate blood vessels to filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate minerals. When blood pressure stays elevated, those tiny vessels can start to leak…
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Why Stopping High Blood Pressure Meds Abruptly Can Harm Your Kidneys (And How to Do It Safely)
Introduction: The delicate balance between blood pressure and kidney health Uncontrolled high blood pressure, or hypertension, silently strains the kidneys over time. The kidneys rely on a precise network of blood vessels to filter waste and manage fluid balance. When blood pressure stays high, these vessels become damaged, and the filtering process becomes less efficient.…
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Why Stopping High Blood Pressure Medication Abruptly Can Be Dangerous for Your Kidneys
Understanding the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Kidney Health High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading risk factor for kidney damage. The kidneys filter blood through delicate vessels that can be strained when pressure stays consistently high. Over time, this strain can impair filtering capacity, allowing waste to build up and potentially leading to…
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Heart Failure Prevalence in US Adults Surges 43% Since 1988
Overview: Heart Failure Prevalence Rises in US Adults A new analysis based on data tracked over several decades shows that the crude prevalence of heart failure (HF) among United States adults increased from 2.1% in 1988 to 3.0% in 2023. Reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study highlights a notable…
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Why Young Nigerians Must Monitor Blood Pressure
Introduction: The Hidden Threat to Nigerians Under 40 Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often seen as a problem for older adults. But evidence from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigerian research shows that this perception is outdated and dangerous. In recent years, a rising number of young Nigerians are developing high blood pressure,…
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Why Young Nigerians Must Monitor Blood Pressure Now
Introduction: Hypertension isn’t just an older person’s problem Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is commonly seen as a condition that mainly affects the elderly. Yet evidence from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigerian health research shows that this view is dangerously outdated. In Nigeria today, many young adults and even adolescents are living with…
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Why Young Nigerians Must Monitor Blood Pressure and Take Preventive Action
Rethinking Hypertension: It Isn’t Just an Old-Person Condition Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often seen as a problem that only affects older adults. Yet evidence from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigeria-based research shows that this view is dangerously outdated. In Nigeria, a significant and growing portion of younger adults are experiencing elevated…
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Kenya’s Quiet Health Crisis: Lifestyle Diseases on the Rise
Introduction: A Silent Epidemic Beneath the Surface Kenya faces a mounting health challenge that rarely grabs headlines like infectious disease outbreaks. A quiet epidemic is sweeping through homes: hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity are infiltrating every income bracket. These lifestyle diseases, once associated with wealthier nations, are now a common reality for many families…
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How lifestyle diseases are quietly becoming Kenya’s biggest health threat
Introduction: A silent health crisis in urban and rural Kenya Kenya is facing a growing public health challenge that doesn’t arrive with fevers or coughs. Across cities and rural towns, families are contending with a surge in lifestyle-related illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Once considered diseases of affluence, these conditions now…
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Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane, Morocco: Prevalence and Determinants
Overview Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide. In urban Morocco, women with hypertension face unique challenges that affect their ability to consistently take prescribed medications. This study examines how common medication adherence is among women attending urban primary health care facilities in Inezgane and identifies the factors that influence adherence,…