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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Resperate during pregnancy
I was diagnosed with hypertension this summer during a miscarriage and have been on methyldopa (aldomet) since then. My ob/gyn and primary care physicians recommended this drug because it is deemed safe for pregnancy and my husband and I would like to expand our family. However, I have...
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How dreams affect blood pressure
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: When I am asleep I often have dreams where I am running or dreams that are frightening. Does that affect my blood pressure?
A: Blood pressure elevates with nightmares. The elevation is a protective mechanism of the body to prepare for fleeing or combat in threatening situations. Normally this increase in pressure does not cause problems. However, if you have high blood pressure, significant increases at night could cause problems. You should talk to your doctor.
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Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
Topic - Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
(Reuters) A gene that affects how the kidneys process salt may help determine a person's risk of high blood pressure, a discovery that could lead to better ways to treat the condition, researchers said on Monday.
People with a common variant of the gene STK39 tend to have higher blood pressure levels and are more likely to develop full-blown high blood pressure, also called hypertension, University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers found.
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