Hypertension in Men
Hypertension is one of those conditions that men can live with for years
without even knowing they have it, but just because the first few years
are asymptomatic does not mean hypertension is not damaging overall
health.
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What Is Labor Induction?
Labor induction or inducing labor is usually done to start contractions of the uterus or to prepare the cervix to soften and/or dilate for a vaginal birth. It usually involves the stimulation of uterine contractions during pregnancy before labor begins on its own to achieve a vaginal birth.
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Preeclampsia: Short-Term and Long-Term Effects
Not only do women have to worry about preeclampsia during pregnancy, the effects of increased blood pressure during pregnancy may last for years.
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Stroke and Pregnancy
Many people survive a stroke, with varying degrees of recovery, but brain damage is often permanent. Data indicates one in five women (20%) will have a stroke during her lifetime.
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Low Sodium Diets for Managing Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
When you are diagnosed with gestational hypertension, you may wonder if following a low sodium diet which is otherwise known to reduce blood pressure may be helpful.
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Eclampsia During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Preeclampsia is a dangerous complication of pregnancy that typically affects women late in pregnancy. The condition is upgraded from preeclampsia to eclampsia when seizures develop.
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What Is HELLP Syndrome?
HELLP Syndrome is a serious, life-threatening complication of pregnancy that occurs in less than 1 percent of all pregnancies in the U.S. Pregnant women who have high blood pressure and develop severe preeclampsia or eclampsia, however, have a higher risk.
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Nosebleeds - Normal During Pregnancy?
Are nosebleeds normal during pregnancy? What should I do if I have one?
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Placenta Testing Reveals Possible Preeclampsia Marker
Researchers testing placentas after infant births may have found a gene marker. The gene is associated with the immune system and may be the cause of some cases of preeclampsia.
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Hypertension in Pregnancy May be Linked to Lead Exposure
Researchers have found a connection between lead exposure and hypertension in pregnancy. Even tiny amounts of lead can cause a significant increase in pregnancy blood pressure.
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Pregnant Women At Greater Stroke Risk Than Non-Pregnant Women
According to researchers at the Loyola University Health System, women who are pregnant are at a significantly increased risk of stroke compared to women who are not pregnant.
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Pregnancy Related Stroke on the Rise
Stroke has debilitating effects and it can happen when one least expects it. But researchers are more alarmed by the increase of pregnancy-related stroke rate in the last 12 years.
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Spinal Anesthesia
Spinals are pain medications delivered via the spinal column in one dose. The medication is fast acting and can achieve a complete block of pain in as little as 15 minutes.
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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy a Thing of the Past?
Preeclampsia is a life-threatening condition that only occurs during
pregnancy. Some of the more common side effects include protein in urine
and high blood pressure.
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Most Important Health Screens for Men
Men should get regular health screenings to ensure optimal health. Here
are the most important health screenings for men and how often
screenings should take place.
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Men: How to Stay Healthy at Any Age
Taking care of the body you're in today and taking a proactive approach to health care is the ideal way to stay healthy at any age.
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Men: Tips for Staying Healthy at 50+
Living a healthy, happy life beyond 50 requires a few lifestyle changes
and considerations for most men. As the body ages maintaining good
overall health requires regular health check-ups, health screenings and
an altered diet and exercise program that promote a healthy
cardiovascular system.
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Women Respond More Intensely to Music When Pregnant
A recent study indicates pregnant women respond more intensely to music than non-pregnant women.
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Does Birth Order Influence Adult Health?
The first-born male child may be more prone to disease later in life than his younger siblings.
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Methyldopa (Aldomet) During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about methyldopa and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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BMI, High Blood Pressure and Low Education Levels
A study published in BMC Public Health reveals a connection between education levels and increased blood pressure during pregnancy. However, when the results were filtered based on BMI, the correlation diminished.
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Nifedipine During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about Nifedipine and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Metaprolol During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about Metaprolol and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Preeclampsia: Levels of Natriuria and Calciuria
Researchers in Brazil recently published a study examining the effectiveness of natriuria testing compared to calciuria testing in patients with various hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
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Propranolol During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about propranolol and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe during pregnancy and/org breastfeeding?
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Hypertension and Peripheral Artery Disease Risk
Researchers in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Mayo
Clinic recently published a study into the long-term effects of pregnancy hypertension on risk of peripheral artery disease.
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Aldosterone (Serum or Plasma) During Pregnancy
Aldosterone is a steroid hormone found in the adrenal gland. The steroid works to control potassium and sodium ' having a direct impact on blood pressure. Patients with high blood pressure may be given medications to alter how aldosterone works in the body.
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Increasing Mean Arterial Blood Pressure in Preterm Infants
A study in the Archives of Diseases in childhood reports a possible new
treatment for increasing mean arterial blood pressure (MABP) in preterm
infants. Doctors administered tocolytic indomethacin to 18 mothers in
preterm labor.
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What are the Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
Many women have only a few and others have many symptoms. These are some of the symptoms of PCOS.
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Antidepressants, Pregnancy, and High Blood Pressure
According to data collected in the Quebec Pregnancy Registry, there may be a link between antidepressant intake during pregnancy and hypertension or high blood pressure.
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Diabetic Neuropathy in Pregnant Women
Researchers from the Center for Pregnant Women with Diabetes in Denmark
recently compared prevalence of diabetic neuropathy and microalbuminuria in pregnant women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Premature Births and Risk of Heart Disease for Mom
When a pregnant woman gives birth to an infant that is small for gestational age, she is at increased risk of heart disease, according to new research published in PLoS One.
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy and Stroke Risk
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most common medical concern doctors see in their pregnant patients. As many as three percent of all pregnant women experience complications of hypertension.
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Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Risk of Pregnancy Complications
Healthy lifestyle choices can increase the likelihood a woman will have a normal pregnancy outcome, according to a new study by a collaboration of scientists from the UK, Ireland and New Zealand.
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Maternal Predictors of Cardiometabolic Traits in Newborns
The impact of maternal health and habits are the topic of multiple research studies. One of the newest studies from researchers in Canada examines the impact of maternal factors and characteristics of pregnancy on cardiometabolic traits in newborns.
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Maternal Type 1 Diabetes and Hypertensive Complications
Over the past 20 years, medical records of pregnant women with type 1 diabetes have shown an increase in blood pressure with many women falling into the hypertensive group during pregnancy. However, there are no indications of increased hypertensive complications in the same group of women.
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Oral Vs. Intravenous Labetalol: Hypertensive Emergency During Pregnancy
In a randomized controlled trial, researchers from the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in India compared the effectiveness of oral nifedipine to intravenous (IV) labetalol.
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Pregnancy and Preeclampsia: Double the Stroke Risk
Being pregnant and having preeclampsia both increase a woman's risk of stroke; the preeclampsia-related risk of stroke lingers on as long as 40 years after the pregnancy.
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Physical Activity During Pregnancy Curbs Childhood High Blood Pressure
The results of a recent study indicate regular exercise during and after pregnancy may help curb a child’s tendency toward high blood pressure in childhood.
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Chronic Hypertension: Risk of Pregnancy Complications
Women who have chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) before pregnancy are at greater risk of pregnancy complications than women who are not hypertensive before or during pregnancy.
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Antidepressants and Pulmonary Hypertension in Infants
According to a new study, the use of antidepressants during pregnancy may increase the risk of high blood pressure in the lungs or pulmonary hypertension.
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Long-Term Effect of Elevated Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
High blood pressure in pregnancy is a clear warning sign for preeclampsia. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure has also been associated with birth defects and long-term side effects on maternal health independent of preeclampsia.
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How Sleep Affects Maternal Blood Pressure
Researchers have linked sleeping patterns to increase blood pressure late in pregnancy.
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Exercise is Healthy for Pregnant Women
Physicians should recommend low to moderate levels of exercise to their pregnant patients, even if they have not exercised prior to pregnancy.
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