- 21. Vesicoureteral reflux
- (Vesicoureteral reflux)
- ... exposes the kidneys to higher than normal pressure, which can lead to scarring over time. Extensive scarring may lead to high blood pressure and kidney failure. High blood pressure (hypertension). Because ...
- 22. Ventricular septal defect
- (Ventricular septal defect )
- ... body's tissues. If a ventricular septal defect is large, blood overfills the lungs and overworks the heart. If left untreated, the blood pressure in the lungs goes up (pulmonary hypertension) and the ...
- 23. Premature ventricular contractions
- (Premature ventricular contractions)
- ... The following stimulants, conditions and triggers may increase your risk of premature ventricular contractions: Caffeine Alcohol Tobacco Exercise High blood pressure (hypertension) Anxiety ...
- 24. Uterine polyps
- (Uterine polyps)
- ... You're at greater risk of developing uterine polyps if: You're obese You take tamoxifen, a drug therapy for breast cancer You have high blood pressure (hypertension) Whether uterine polyps ...
- 25. Blood Pressure Test in Shanghai
- (Health Check-ups Shanghai)
- ... including prehypertension, high blood pressure (hypertension), low blood pressure (hypotension), heart disease or other conditions. You should have a blood pressure test performed at least once every ...
- 26. High blood pressure (hypertension)
- (High blood pressure (hypertension))
- ... pressure. You can have high blood pressure (hypertension) for years without any symptoms. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke. ...
- 27. Hypertension
- (Hypertension)
- Hypertension (See: High blood pressure (hypertension)) ...
- 28. COPD
- (COPD)
- ... pressure in the arteries that bring blood to your lungs (pulmonary hypertension). This puts great strain on the right ventricle of your heart and may cause your ankles and legs to swell. Heart problems. ...
- 29. Calcium: The Bone Builder
- (Nutrition)
- ... of cottage cheese, however, is lower in the mineral and counts as half a serving. Go easy on the salt. Besides its association with high blood pressure (hypertension), which is a risk factor in heart ...
- 30. Birth Control for Sexually Active Teens
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... is adapting to the hormonal drug and is not a cause for worry. Serious side effects, though rare, include blood clots, stroke, hypertension, migraine headaches. Requires doctor’s visit, but ...
- 31. Hunter syndrome
- (Hunter syndrome)
- ... disorders, such as progressive thickening of heart valves, high blood pressure (hypertension) and obstruction of blood vessels Vision loss or damage from degeneration of cells that capture light and ...
- 32. Mixed connective tissue disease
- (Mixed connective tissue disease)
- ... complications, including: Lung problems. High blood pressure affecting the arteries in your lungs (pulmonary hypertension) is the most common cause of death in people with mixed connective tissue ...
- 33. Mitral valve stenosis
- (Mitral valve stenosis)
- ... your doctor will be able to find. These may include: Heart murmur Lung congestion Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) Pulmonary hypertension Blood clots When to see a doctor Call your ...
- 34. Mitral valve regurgitation
- (Mitral valve regurgitation)
- ... valve regurgitation or mitral valve prolapse. Pulmonary hypertension. If you have mitral regurgitation for many years and it's untreated, or treated improperly, you can develop pulmonary hypertension. ...
- 35. Mitral valve prolapse
- (Mitral valve prolapse)
- ... about high blood pressure in the lung arteries (pulmonary hypertension) that might influence the decision to proceed with surgery. If you have mitral valve regurgitation but don't have symptoms, your ...
- 36. Metabolic syndrome
- (Metabolic syndrome)
- ... as little as 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can reduce insulin levels and blood pressure and decrease your risk of diabetes. Eat healthy. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) ...
- 37. Autoimmune hepatitis
- (Autoimmune hepatitis)
- ... pressure within the portal vein (portal hypertension). Enlarged veins in your esophagus (esophageal varices). When circulation through the portal vein is blocked, blood may back up into other blood vessels ...
- 38. Atrioventricular canal defect
- (Atrioventricular canal defect)
- ... (arrhythmia) Heart failure High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) When to see a doctor Contact your doctor if you or your child develops any of the following signs or symptoms. ...
- 39. Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- (Atrial septal defect (ASD))
- ... and overwork the heart. If not treated, the right side of the heart eventually enlarges and weakens. In some cases, the blood pressure in your lungs increases as well, leading to pulmonary hypertension. ...
- 40. Gout
- (Gout)
- ... women — increases the risk of gout. Medical conditions. Certain diseases and conditions make it more likely that you'll develop gout. These include untreated high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic ...
