In order to determine the value of dipstick analysis of urinary protein in pregnancy induced hypertension, a prospective study analyzing pregnant patients with a diagnosis of hypertensive disorder was conducted to compare the result of urinary protein dipstick analysis with 24hr. urine protein collection in obstetrical clinics affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. All patien...

Background: Hypertension is one the most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). One of the major concerns in hypertensive patients is early detection of renal disorders. In the past, serum creatinine (Scr) concentration was used as a marker of kidney function, but it proffers a late reflection of reduced glomerular filtration rate. Cystatin C and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocal...

Hypertension is critical risk factor of fatal cardiovascular diseases and multiple organ damage. Early detection hypertension even at pre-hypertension stage helpful in preventing the forthcoming complications. Electrocardiogram (ECG) has been attempted to observe changes electrical activities hearts hypertensive patients. To automate ECG assessment hypertension, an interpretable hybrid model pr...

the severity of hypertensive attacks. The other recommended agent phentolamine, a short-acting alpha blocker, could not be used due to unavailability in our institution during this case. Magnesium sulphate is routinely used to control arrhythmias and hypertension in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery and in the Caesarean section of preeclamptic patients or ICU patients. However, magnesi...

The purpose of the present study was to investigate erythrocyte membrane abnormalities in hypertension by means of an electron spin resonance and spin-label technique. The erythrocytes from spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and humans with untreated essential hypertension were examined and compared with their normotensive counterparts, and electron spin resonance spectra were obtained for a...

Guanethidin has been shown by Maxwell et al. (1959) to be a potent antihypertensive agent in dogs, and by Page and Dustan (1959) and Leishman et al. (1959) to be hypotensive in human patients. It selectively inhibits sympathetic activity, probably by blocking postganglionic adrenergic neurones. The intention of this study is to examine the acute effect of guanethidin in patients with increased ...

Mucuna pruriens (Fabaceae), also known as cowitch and velvet bean contains very powerful neurotransmitter precursor L-Dopa. The seeds of Mucuna pruriens accumulate 0.2%-2% L-Dopa in their dry weight. L-Dopa is an amino acid that converts into dopamine. Dopamine is an essential component of our body and it requires for the proper functioning of the brain. The seeds powder of Mucuna pruriens has ...

To the Editor: Hypertension is the commonest chronic disease occurring among adult South Africans. Rational prescribing and the safe use of drugs are important in the management of hypertensive patients since they are on chronic medication. The choice of antihypertensive agent(s) is equally important because drug costs contribute up to 90% of the treatment costs for hypertension. There are appa...