Hypertension

risk based monitoring :: Article Creator Cutting The Price Tag Of Clinical Trials With Risk-based Monitoring Rick Morrison Comprehend Systems In our R&amp,D innovation focus month, Rick Morrison presents the cost benefits to pharma associated with risk-based monitoring. On-site monitoring is a significant expense for pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors, accounting for up to 30 percent of the cost of a clinical trial. An extremely time-consuming and costly process, traditional site monitoring requires thousands of man hours that sponsors and CROs simply don't have to spare. A more centralized, risk-based approach can reduce the price tag of site monitoring and is actually more effective and safer for patients, because more focused data means better accuracy. In fact, the FDA has shifted its guidance over the last couple of years to encourage risk-based monitoring rather than full on-site monitoring. It's also been made possible by...

htn symptoms :: Article Creator Recognizing The Warning Signs Of A High Blood Pressure Crisis High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While it can often be managed with lifestyle changes and medication, there are times when blood pressure can spike to dangerously high levels, leading to a hypertensive crisis. A hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. Understanding the warning signs can help you recognize when to seek help and potentially save lives. A hypertensive crisis is usually defined as a blood pressure reading of 180/120 mm Hg or higher. There are two types of hypertensive crises: hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency. Both require prompt medical attention, but they differ in severity and associated symptoms. Hypertensive urgency occurs when blood pressure is extremely high but hasn't yet caused significant damage ...

carotid vascular disease :: Article Creator Carotid Artery Disease Content Carotid artery disease may be asymptomatic (without symptoms) or symptomatic (with symptoms). Asymptomatic carotid disease is the presence of a significant amount of atherosclerotic build-up without obstructing enough blood flow to cause symptoms. However, a sufficiently tight stenosis will not always cause symptoms. Symptomatic carotid artery disease may result in either a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and/or a stroke (brain attack). A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a sudden or a temporary loss of blood flow to an area of the brain, usually lasting a few minutes to one hour. Symptoms usually go away entirely within 24 hours, with complete recovery. Symptoms of a TIA may include, but are not limited to, the following: Sudden weakness or clumsiness of an arm and/or leg on one side of the body Sudden paralysis (inability to move) of an arm and/or leg on one side...

natural herbs for high blood pressure :: Article Creator Best Herbs For High Blood Pressure And Improved Circulation About half of US adults are suffering from high blood pressure (or hypertension), and sadly, a good percentage of them are still not aware that they have it. Besides, high blood pressure has little to no symptoms, especially early. Moreover, the risk of blood pressure increases with age, although it may occur in people of all ages due to multiple factors. In this article, we will briefly discuss high blood pressure and learn about the best herbs for hypertension that you should include in your daily diet to control your blood pressure levels. We will also look at some blood pressure supplements that consist of natural ingredients and herbal extracts that maximize the efficacy of lowering blood pressure. The Best Herbal Supplements for High Blood Pressure Overview Some of the best herbs and plants for reducing blood pressure inclu...

scleroderma and pulmonary hypertension :: Article Creator Understanding The Connection Between Lupus And The Lungs Cheryl Russell of Highland Beach, FL, doesn't indulge in what she calls "symptom chasing." After more than three decades with lupus, she refuses to head to the doctor every time she has joint pain or some other problem. "I learned early on that if I do that, I just end up going to specialist after specialist and having test after test, chasing symptoms that will disappear on their own," says Russell, who raised two now-grown children with her husband, Jake. "I let things have time to work themselves out before jumping on them."  Trouble began in June 2011 when she noticed she could no longer take a deep breath. She couldn't yawn, and sneezing felt weird. She didn't say anything to her husband, her children, or her doctor. By July, her breathing was worse, and her feet started to swell. Still...

atherosclerosis medical procedure :: Article Creator Heart Attack A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when one or more areas of the heart muscle don't get enough oxygen. This happens when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked. Causes of a Heart Attack The blockage is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries (atherosclerosis). Plaque is made up of deposits, cholesterol, and other substances. When a plaque breaks (ruptures), a blood clot quickly forms. The blood clot is the actual cause of the heart attack. If the blood and oxygen supply is cut off, muscle cells of the heart begin to suffer damage and start to die. Irreversible damage begins within 30 minutes of blockage. The result is heart muscle affected by the lack of oxygen no longer works as it should. Who is at risk for a heart attack? There are two types of risk factors for heart attack. Inherited (or genetic) Acquired Inherited or genetic risk f...