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Hypertension10

• Children who fall within the 95th percentile have a blood pressure level indicating hypertension and require further medical evaluation, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. (modernmom.com)
• High blood pressure, or hypertension, is not something that occurs only in adults. (modernmom.com)
• This decreased flow often causes a reflexive HTN, or hypertension (increase in blood pressure) despite the actual decrease in intravascular volume. (wikipedia.org)
• It was found that hypertension and bradycardia occurred 93% of the time when cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) dropped below 15 mmHg due to raised ICP. (wikipedia.org)
• National programs can follow six important steps to launch a successful national-scale hypertension control program: establish an administrative structure and survey current resources, select a standard hypertension treatment protocol, ensure supply of medication and blood pressure devices, train health care workers to measure blood pressure and control hypertension, implement an information system for monitoring patients and the program overall, and enroll and monitor patients with phased program expansion. (nature.com)
• A patient is at risk for high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, if the systolic blood pressure readings are consistently 120-129, which is termed elevated blood pressure," said one health professional. (espotting.com)
• A patient is at risk for high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, if the systolic blood pressure readings are consistently 120-129, which is termed elevated blood pressure. (espotting.com)
• People who are diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension have systolic blood pressure readings that consistently range from 130-139 mm Hg or diastolic reading that range from 80-89 mm Hg. (espotting.com)
• hypertension, or high blood pressure, increases the risk for cognitive abilities to decline. (moreintelligent.com)
• and workplaces was included in the According to the 2010 World Health Awareness of hypertension ranges be- study sample. (who.int)

NASA's MESSENGER2

• Though Mercury may look drab to the human eye, different minerals appear in a rainbow of colors in this image from NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft. (scitechdaily.com)
• Astronomers this week got a close-up look at the planet Mercury as NASA's Messenger spacecraft flew within 200 kilometers of the planet's surface on Monday. (voanews.com)

Systolic blood pr8

• Systolic blood pressure is the top number of blood pressure readings and measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats. (modernmom.com)
• A very young child's systolic blood pressure should be less than 100, and once a child becomes an adolescent, systolic blood pressure should be less than 110. (modernmom.com)
• A daily dose for six weeks of high-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) reduced the systolic blood pressure by an average of nine millimeters of mercury, according to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. (espotting.com)
• In our research, we've found that high-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training, consisting of 30 resisted inhalations per day through a handheld device, lowered systolic blood pressure by 9 mmHg on average," said lead author Dr. Daniel Harrison Craighead. (espotting.com)
• The new study found that performing 30 breaths per day for six weeks lowered systolic blood pressure by approximately 9 millimeters of mercury, which is similar to the reduction attained by conventional aerobic exercise such as walking, running or cycling . (espotting.com)
• Lowering systolic blood pressure by 10 mm Hg reduces the risk of stroke by about 35% and that of heart disease events by approximately 25% at age 65, according to a British Medical Journal report. (espotting.com)
• The top number is the systolic blood pressure, which is pressure inside the artery when the heart is contracting and sends blood throughout the body. (espotting.com)
• 41. Sugar can increase the systolic blood pressure. (hammernutrition.com.au)

Diastolic blood pr6

• Blood pressure tables for children and adolescents list the 50th, 90th, 95th and 99th percentiles for systolic and diastolic blood pressure based on a child's height, age and sex. (modernmom.com)
• If systolic and diastolic blood pressure is lower than the 90th percentile, the child's blood pressure is normal and should be checked again in one year. (modernmom.com)
• If either the systolic or diastolic blood pressure reading is greater than the 90th percentile, the child's blood pressure should be retaken during the same doctor visit. (modernmom.com)
• It's possible that your child could be prehypertensive and should have her blood pressure rechecked in six months if the systolic or diastolic blood pressure reading is greater than the 90th percentile, but less than the 95th percentile. (modernmom.com)
• Treatment for children who are classified as hypertensive as a result of systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than the 99th percentile should begin immediately, recommends the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. (modernmom.com)
• The bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure, or when pressure of the artery when the heart is at rest and fills with blood, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. (espotting.com)

Congestive heart f2

• Excess insulin causes retention of sodium, fluid retention, elevated blood pressure and congestive heart failure. (drsircus.com)
• diuretics for the treatment of high blood pressure or congestive heart failure may interfere with potassium absorption and excretion. (natmedtalk.com)

Fetal1

• The history of the dispute concerning the blood flow within the fetal heart and its quantitative distribution dates from the beginning of the fourth century. (edu.au)

Less than 1201

• The American Heart Association defines a normal blood pressure as less than 120/80 mm Hg. (espotting.com)

MmHg1

• They also have different levels of pressure, measured in mmHg (millimeters of mercury). (webmd.com)

Increases3

• Furthermore, continued moderate increases in cranial pressure allows for the Cushing reflex to occur. (wikipedia.org)
• Various population studies confirm a beneficial effect on blood pressure from increases in potassium consumption. (natmedtalk.com)
• In addition, fish oil supplementation was associated with increases in red blood cell levels of DHA. (healthycholesterolclub.com)

Spacecraft2

• Sori determined the density of Mercury's crust using data collected by the Mercury Surface, Space Environment and Geochemistry Ranging (MESSENGER) spacecraft. (scitechdaily.com)
• The last spacecraft to visit Mercury, Mariner 10, flew past the planet three times, but never went into orbit, as Messenger is scheduled to do in three years. (voanews.com)

Cholesterol2

• The men who gained weight as they aged and those who lost weight to achieve a normal weight had identical rates of developing diabetes, and the same cholesterol levels and blood pressures , as they aged. (blogspot.com)
• Statin is a class of drugs which are used to treat high levels of blood cholesterol by way of inhibiting the liver's ability to produce cholesterol. (clinicalnews.org)

Reduction4

• The Cushing reflex classically presents as an increase in systolic and pulse pressure, reduction of the heart rate (bradycardia), and irregular respiration. (wikipedia.org)
• This is important," Craighead said, "because a reduction in blood pressure of that level would reduce someone's risk for getting cardiovascular disease and other health problems associated with high blood pressure. (espotting.com)
• Increasing the amount of potassium-rich foods in the diet can lead to a reduction in high blood pressure. (natmedtalk.com)
• Proper blood circulation, a reduction in the risk for cardiovascular disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, and maintenance of mental sharpness are just some benefits which a healthy diet can provide. (moreintelligent.com)

High31

• Even very young children can have high blood pressure. (modernmom.com)
• Medical problems such as heart or kidney disease are often the cause of high blood pressure in children younger than 10 years, explains MayoClinic.com. (modernmom.com)
• Blood pressure normally rises somewhat throughout childhood, but if your child has one or more risk factors for high blood pressure, his pediatrician may recommend more frequent blood pressure checks. (modernmom.com)
• Repeat the measurement using a sphygmomanometer if an automated blood pressure device shows a high blood pressure. (modernmom.com)
• About 5 percent of children have high blood pressure, although they might not show any symptoms, as reported in the 2007 edition of the Harvard Medical School "Family Health Guide. (modernmom.com)
• Taking a child's blood pressure as part of routine medical exams is critical because if left untreated, high blood pressure can cause serious health problems later on. (modernmom.com)
• If a child is identified as having high blood pressure, the clinician will conduct a more comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause. (modernmom.com)
• this is the most common explanation of high blood pressure in older children. (modernmom.com)
• In addition, during typical neurosurgical procedures on patients, especially those involving neuroendoscopic techniques, frequent washing of the ventricles have been known to cause high intracranial pressure. (wikipedia.org)
• What is high blood pressure? (espotting.com)
• High blood pressure is a common problem and contributes to stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and a variety of other cardiovascular complications. (espotting.com)
• High blood pressure is a common problem and contributes to stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and a variety of other cardiovascular complications," Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical school, told Fox News Digital. (espotting.com)
• NaturalNews) High blood pressure isn't a disease, it's just a noticeable symptom of a physiological imbalance with a biological cause. (natmedtalk.com)
• Potassium is a crucial mineral for restoring healthy blood pressure balance in your body, and when you don't have enough potassium, symptoms can start to emerge that may eventually be diagnosed and labeled as "high blood pressure. (natmedtalk.com)
• Many population studies have found links between low potassium intakes and an increased risk of high blood pressure and death from stroke. (natmedtalk.com)
• The ratio of sodium to potassium in the diet appears to play an important role in the development of high blood pressure. (natmedtalk.com)
• Scientists began studying the effects of potassium on high blood pressure as early as 1928. (natmedtalk.com)
• For example, a diet low in potassium and high in sodium is associated with high blood pressure. (natmedtalk.com)
• By contrast, a diet high in potassium and low in sodium can protect against elevation of blood pressure. (natmedtalk.com)
• It has become common knowledge that too much salt in our diet may contribute to high blood pressure. (natmedtalk.com)
• Not so commonly known is that high blood pressure is also related to too little potassium in our diet. (natmedtalk.com)
• Like sodium and potassium, calcium and magnesium are bodily partners in the battle against high blood pressure. (natmedtalk.com)
• Thus, to reduce high blood pressure most people need not only to lower sodium intake but also to increase potassium consumption. (natmedtalk.com)
• Low levels of potassium can be caused primarily by medications such as cortisone, high blood pressure medications (these are diuretics), and the birth control pill. (natmedtalk.com)
• All known strains of Ebola virus have very high mortality rates, ranging from 25% to 90%, and there is no cure. (fieldofscience.com)
• High blood pressure is often called the silent killer because, in most cases, it doesnt have any apparent symptoms. (fatiguetalk.com)
• However, fatigue and chest pains are among the very few indicators of high blood pressure. (fatiguetalk.com)
• Fatigue caused by high blood pressure occurs as a result of many different factors including the effects of condition itself, medication management and lifestyle choices. (fatiguetalk.com)
• High blood pressure causes tiredness as a result of elevated pressure on vital organs such as the brain, heart and kidneys. (fatiguetalk.com)
• Unexplained tiredness that doesnt appear to have a cause can be a result of high blood pressure. (fatiguetalk.com)
• George's entry into the field of biomedical engineering came shortly after graduation from high school in 1948 when he was employed as a medical electronics technician at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. (accenet.org)

Circulation6

• They can also lower your chances of getting deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a kind of blood clot, and other circulation problems. (webmd.com)
• Their main purpose is to improve your circulation, which keeps oxygen-rich blood flowing in your body. (webmd.com)
• These are designed to help maintain your blood circulation and lower the odds of severe swelling. (webmd.com)
• Can improve blood circulation to and from the brain and maintains healthy and regular blood flow when included in a brain food diet. (moreintelligent.com)
• The trace mineral magnesium helps the brain's cell receptors to accelerate the speed at which message transmissions travel, relaxes blood vessels, and enables better blood circulation to improve blood flood to and from the brain. (moreintelligent.com)
• At this time there was much mystery concerning the adult circulation, and Galen further erred in assuming that the blood somehow passed through, the ventricular septum on its course from the right ventricle to the left. (edu.au)

Hospital2

• At a nearby hospital, the travelers were treated for low blood pressure and low heart rate. (clinicalnews.org)
• Richard M. was referred to the Johns Hopkins Hospital on February 5, 1941, at 3 years, 3 months of age, with the complaint of deafness because he did not talk and did not respond to questions. (blogspot.com)

Rises2

• In contrast, rapid and dramatic pressure rises do not allow for the mechanism of the reflex to sufficiently take place. (wikipedia.org)
• These waves are characterized by acute rises of the ICP, and are accompanied by a decrease of the cerebral perfusion pressure. (wikipedia.org)

Scientists1

• Scientists at Johns Hopkins have developed a new spinal stimulator that can help restore lower limb function to paralyzed patients. (wikinewz.net)

Vessels1

• It results in the inability to properly store magnesium, causing blood vessels to constrict, elevated blood pressure, and coronary arterial spasm, all of which can result in a heart attack. (drsircus.com)

19281

• This historic 1928 paper by Kellogg describes development of blood flow through the heart. (edu.au)

Sodium1

• Indeed, some studies indicate that potassium intake is a stronger factor in determining blood pressure than is sodium intake. (natmedtalk.com)

Occurs2

• A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked by a blood clot. (comfortdying.com)
• An ischemic stroke (the most common type of stroke) occurs when a blood vessel that feeds the brain gets blocked, usually from a blood clot . (comfortdying.com)

Clot2

• If you get a clot in your veins, your blood backs up behind it, and it can cause pain and swelling in your legs. (webmd.com)
• If this clot cuts off the blood flow completely, the part of the heart muscle supplied by that artery begins to die. (comfortdying.com)

Arterial1

• These are simply pathologic waves seen in HR tracings (i.e., arterial lines, electrocardiograph (ECG, etc.), which reflect decreased intravascular blood flow. (wikipedia.org)

Arteries1

• The arteries that take oxygen-rich blood to your muscles can relax, so your blood flows freely. (webmd.com)

Readings3

• Auscultation is the gold standard for blood pressure measurement, although automated blood pressure devices can provide reasonably accurate readings. (modernmom.com)
• a healthy blood pressure range for a child should be 10 to 20 mm less for both systolic and diastolic readings, according to Dr. Roger Blumenthal, professor of medicine in the cardiology division at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. (modernmom.com)
• Boys tend to have higher normal blood pressure readings than girls the same age, and taller children have higher normal readings than children of shorter stature. (modernmom.com)

Levels1

• Undeterred, Jack experimented with a pescatarian diet, only to encounter challenges posed by excessive mercury levels in his bloodstream. (spotify.com)

Medications2

• Tiredness is often a common side effect of many medications used to lower blood pressure. (fatiguetalk.com)
• Blood pressure medications may slow the pumping action of the heart, in the case of diuretics, the body can easily become depleted of essential electrolytes. (fatiguetalk.com)

Symptoms2

• These symptoms can be indicative of insufficient blood flow to the brain (ischemia) as well as compression of arterioles. (wikipedia.org)
• If your symptoms improved after adding the salt to your diet, youll now need to repair the neurological blood pressure mechanism to your brain. (fatiguetalk.com)

Medicine1

• The report provides recommendations for how to help prevent and achieve pregnancy, emphasizes offering a full range of contraceptive methods for persons seeking to prevent pregnancy, highlights the special needs of adolescent clients, and encourages the use of the family planning visit to provide selected preventive health services for women, in accordance with the recommendations for women issued by the Institute of Medicine and adopted by HHS. (cdc.gov)

Cardiovascular1

• Cardiovascular disease can cause decreased hearing sensitivity by actually restricting blood flow to the structures of the inner ear. (advhearingcare.com)

Muscles1

• It may also provide support for the muscles that help us breathe to reduce blood pressure. (espotting.com)

Magnesium1

• In magnesium we have found a potent medicinal that is effective across a wide range of pathologies. (drsircus.com)

Flow3

• As a result of the now defective regulation of heart rate and blood pressure, the physiologic response is decreased blood flow peripherally, which can present as Mayer waves. (wikipedia.org)
• Wearing them helps improve your blood flow and reduces pain and swelling in your legs. (webmd.com)
• These structures require blood flow for nourishment. (advhearingcare.com)

Contrast1

• To its credit, however, Stanford stands in sharp contrast to, say, the University of Toronto in Canada, or the University of Sheffield in the UK, both of who had caved under pressure from industry and punished its faculty members—Dr. Nancy Olivieri, Dr. David Healy, Dr. Aubrey Blumsohn—for refusing to be silent when they discovered drug-induced harm. (ahrp.org)

Respiratory2

• In response to rising intracranial pressure (ICP), respiratory cycles change in regularity and rate. (wikipedia.org)
• He further commented on the remarkable provisions of nature in requiring but a small amount of blood to flow through the lungs before their respiratory function began. (edu.au)

Common1

• SOLOMON: 'All of the inner planets formed about the same time by common processes, and yet Mercury ended up with this extreme outcome, and we really need better information on Mercury to make sure that our ideas for how the Earth and sister planets formed can be generalized to account for all the outcomes that we see. (voanews.com)

Compression3

• Graduated compression stockings are tightest around your ankle, and the pressure eases as the socks go up your leg. (webmd.com)
• But compression stockings aren't just to prevent blood clots and reduce swelling. (webmd.com)
• Compression socks and stockings come in different lengths and pressures to cover different parts of your body. (webmd.com)

Problems1

• Heart and blood vessel disease (also called heart disease) includes numerous problems, many of which are related to a process called atherosclerosis . (comfortdying.com)

Lower your blo1

• Now a major study of 300 nurses shows that potassium can lower your blood pressure even if it's in the normal range. (natmedtalk.com)

Tissue1

• His commitment to optimal health is underscored by a thorough Hair, Nail, and Tissue analysis, coupled with a diligent blood check. (spotify.com)

Measure blood pressure1

• The auscultation method uses a stethoscope and manual sphygmomanometer - consisting of an inflatable cuff, mercury manometer and inflation bulb - to measure blood pressure. (modernmom.com)

Results3

• Cushing reflex (also referred to as the vasopressor response, the Cushing effect, the Cushing reaction, the Cushing phenomenon, the Cushing response, or Cushing's Law) is a physiological nervous system response to increased intracranial pressure (ICP) that results in Cushing's triad of increased blood pressure, irregular breathing, and bradycardia. (wikipedia.org)
• The results were eye-opening, revealing the adverse effects of a meat-centric diet, including bloating and elevated blood pressure. (spotify.com)
• results: Geometric mean cord blood MeHg was 0.94 g/L (95% CI: 0.84, 1.07). (cdc.gov)

Normal Range1

• The 50th percentile gives doctors the blood pressure level at the midpoint of the normal range. (modernmom.com)

Study1

• His study, "A Thin, Dense Crust for Mercury," will be published on May 1 in Earth and Planetary Science Letters and is currently available online. (scitechdaily.com)

Time1

• While working, he attended part time the Hopkins electrical engineering program and graduated in 1955. (accenet.org)

Occur1

• During any neurosurgery being performed on the brain, there is always a likelihood that raised intracranial pressure may occur. (wikipedia.org)

American Heart Assoc1

• Routine blood pressure measurement for children should begin at age three as recommended by the American Heart Association. (modernmom.com)

System1

• Principal investigator Sean Solomon described Mercury as a 'real oddball' in our Solar System family. (voanews.com)

Body2

• Characterized by an influx of white blood cells, redness, heat, swelling, pain, and dysfunction of the organs involved, inflammation has different names when it appears in different parts of the body. (drsircus.com)
• For the Earth's moon - the celestial body closest in size to Mercury - the number is lower, near 7 percent. (scitechdaily.com)

Products3

• With their large range of products from plant based chicken/beef/pork to the recently launched plant based fish. (spotify.com)
• Mercury In Skin Care Products. (yourlawyer.com)
• The U.S. Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) has issued a safety warning concerning the dangers of using skin care products containing mercury. (yourlawyer.com)