Lipid, blood pressure and kidney update 2013

Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Blood Pressure and Lipid Profiles

Introduction: Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims during which avoid from eating, drinking and sexual intercourse for about 13-17 hours. The aim of this study was surveying the effects of Islamic fasting in Ramadan on lipid profile and blood pressure.Materials and Methods: we designed this study in two phases, a week before and a week after Ramadan month. Eighty nine healthy subjects with 20-50...

Long term effects of kidney donation on blood pressure and kidney function of donors

Introduction: Kidney transplantation from a live donor has many advantages, but the donor should undergo a major surgery and accept potential morbidity and mortality. In this study, we evaluated the long term effects of nephrectomy on renal function and blood pressure of kidney donors. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we assessed 195 kidney donors. The controls were 100 healthy individu...

Blood pressure and the kidney.

National Blood Pressure Education Month — May 2013

effect of ramadan fasting on blood pressure and lipid profiles

introduction: ramadan is a holy month for muslims during which avoid from eating, drinking and sexual intercourse for about 13-17 hours. the aim of this study was surveying the effects of islamic fasting in ramadan on lipid profile and blood pressure.materials and methods: we designed this study in two phases, a week before and a week after ramadan month. eighty nine healthy subjects with 20-50...