ESC Congress 2010 by topic: hypertension and risk factor management

Catheter-based renal denervation increases insulin sensitivity and improves glucose metabolsim in patients with resistant hypertension (Felix Mahfoud, Homburg) Reduction in mortality with antihypertensive agents. Evidence from clinical trials in at-risk hypertensive patients (Michel Bertrand, Lille) The RESPONSE study (effect of a nurse coordinated prevention program on cardiovascular risk after an acute coronary syndrome: Main results […]

Living with a long term health condition – Antony’s story

There are 15.4 million people in England with a long term health condition (LTC), which are those conditions that cannot, at present be cured, but can be controlled by medication and other therapies. Asthma, diabetes, arthritis, dementia and hypertension are examples of common long term health conditions. Many people live with a condition that limits […]

Haitian immigrants in Dominican hospitals (before the earthquake)

From DominicanToday.com: www2.dominicantoday.com Of each 10 women who attend the specialized consultations in this city’s maternity hospitals San Lorenzo and La Altagracia, between three and four are Haitian and are in critical conditions of undernourishment and with arterial hypertension, said doctors yesterday. They feels that it is evident that in the country there are no […]

Student Pharmacists Parody of California Gurls by Katy Perry

In celebration of the end of American Pharmacists Month 2010, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) student chapter of St. Louis College of Pharmacy created this video to promote what student pharmacists are capable of doing to provide healthcare to their communities. This… Video Rating: 5 / 5

Hypertension – How is it Classified?

Hypertension is classified into Primary and Secondary; systolic or diastolic, and true systemic. 1. Systolic hypertension: This is common among the elderly especially where there are other disease conditions. The systolic blood pressure is persistently raised above 160mmHg. 2. Diastolic hypertension:In this case the diastolic blood pressure is elevated and sustained, and is severe in […]