Blood pressure (low)
Hypotension is persistent abnormally low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the pressure of blood in your arteries. The blood circulation is a closed system in which the pressure varies constantly. It rises to a peak, called the systolic pressure, ... [... more]
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Metabolic syndrome
Dr Trisha Macnair looks at the various conditions that make up metabolic syndrome. For centuries, doctors have recognised the dangers of conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. But only recently have they realised there's a ... [... more]
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Hill's Canine Senior Chicken - 3 kg
 Suitable for large breeds from the age of 5 or small breeds from the age of 7 years onwards. As dogs get older, kidney function is often impaired, and too much phosphorus in the diet can put extra strain on the kidneys. Excessive salt intake can also [... more]
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Kattovit Low Sodium 6x 175g - 6x 175g
Kattovit Low Natrium is a full-food diet that was developed especially for cats with heart and liver problems. This dry food is suitable in cases of: Heart damage. High blood pressure Liver disease (with elevated levels of fat) A high salt content in [... more]
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Blood pressure, lifestyle and treatment
Healthy, eating, evidence, Blood pressure, lifestyle and treatment This site takes a look at things that put up your blood pressure, especially salt, and how changing lifestyle can reduce your blood pressure. Oral potassium and blood pressure ... [... more]
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Blood pressure (high)
Persistent high blood pressure (hypertension), if untreated puts you at greater risk of having a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or stroke. The systolic pressure. This is the first and higher measurement. It is a measure of the blood ... [... more]
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Hill's Canine Senior - 6 x 370 g
As dogs get older, kidney function is often impaired, and too much phosphorus in the diet can put extra strain on the kidneys. Excessive salt intake can also raise the blood pressure, putting pressure on the heart as well as the kidneys. For these [... more]
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Rasilez (aliskiren)
Rasilez tablets contain the active ingredient aliskiren, which is a type of medicine called a renin inhibitor. It is used to help lower high blood pressure. Aliskiren works by preventing the action of an enzyme in the body called renin. Normally ... [... more]
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Blood pressure measurement
Most people have had their blood pressure taken at some time. It is a simple and painless procedure that gives a lot of useful information about the heart and the condition of the blood vessels. Dr Patrick Davey, cardiologist and Dr Stephen CP ... [... more]
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Prevention approaches
Becoming more active and improving your diet can make a tremendous difference to your heart - taking more exercise helps reduce blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels and boosts metabolism - all of which can reduce your risk of coronary ... [... more]
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Preventing a stroke
Regular physical activity helps improve the condition of the heart, enhances circulation, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and helps to keep weight down, helping reduce the risk of stroke. It can also help you feel more energetic and ... [... more]
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Pregnancy-induced high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia)
Up to 1 in 10 pregnant women develop raised blood pressure accompanied by the appearance of protein in the urine (proteinuria) and retention of excessive amounts of fluid in the body (oedema). It is not usually seen before the sixth month of ... [... more]
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