Monthly Archives: November 2008

Hypertension and Endocrine Disorders in Old Age Patients

Posted on November 20, 2008 by david

Systolic hypertension is more common in elderly patients. Elevated systolic blood pressure readings are usually caused by increased CO, systemic vascular resistance, or both. The main vascular cause of systolic hypertension is rigidity of the aorta, which develops from arteriosclerosis … Continue reading →

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Fasting Lipid Profile to Measure Cholesterol

Posted on November 8, 2008 by david

The fasting serum lipid profile measures total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. This test helps in the overall assessment of hypertension and in identifying a patient’s risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD). … Continue reading →

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