Hypertension

At first presentation of a newly pregnant woman with chronic hypertension, arrange prompt referral to an obstetrician, preferably one specialising in hypertension  

At first presentation of a newly pregnant woman with chronic hypertension, arrange prompt referral to an obstetrician, preferably one specialising in hypertension  

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) was previously known as “adult PKD” because most cases come to medical attention during adulthood. However, clinically important morbidity such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease occurs much earlier. Screening children could detect those affected, and randomised controlled trials show that early intervention reduces disease progression. Despite this, very few children from families with the condition are currently assessed in the United Kingdom.  

At first presentation of a newly pregnant woman with chronic hypertension, arrange prompt referral to an obstetrician, preferably one specialising in hypertension  

Being fitter in midlife is associated with a lower risk of stroke after age 65, independent of traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, says a new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke.1  

Being fitter in midlife is associated with a lower risk of stroke after age 65, independent of traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, says a new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke.1  

Being fitter in midlife is associated with a lower risk of stroke after age 65, independent of traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, says a new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke.1  

A medical education video on the topic of hypertension. Visit our companion website at www.finalgraft.com. This video includes epidemiology, aetiology, patho...