Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most common chronic medical condition affecting 1 in 4 subjects in the UK. It is sometimes termed the “Silent Killer” as the condition does not cause any symptoms and can only be detected by measuring blood pressure in clinic or by 24hour ambulatory monitoring.
Importance of hypertension
Hypertension is an important risk factor for strokes, heart attacks, angina, heart failure, renal failure, aortic disease, arterial disease, atrial fibrillation, and dementia. Proper treatment and control of hypertension can prevent all these complications.
Causes of Hypertension
The majority of patients with high blood pressure have primary hypertension where no cause can be found. However, in a significant number of patients a secondary cause can be found with proper investigations. Secondary hypertension is potentially curable relieving the need for life-long treatment with tablets.
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MBChB (Hons) MSc MD FESC FRCP
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Essential hypertension
Secondary hypertension
Resistant hypertension
Malignant hypertension
Pregnancy-associated hypertensive...
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MBChB (Hons) MSc MD FESC FRCP
Clinical Interests
Essential hypertension
Secondary hypertension
Resistant hypertension
Malignant hypertension
Pregnancy-associated hypertensive...
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MD(Lond) FRCP
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High blood pressure including underlying causes, urinary tract infection [UTI] and its treatment as well as chronic...
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MD(Lond) FRCP
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High blood pressure including underlying causes, urinary tract infection [UTI] and its treatment as well as chronic...
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MA MSc PhD FRCP
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Hypertension in kidney disease
Cardiovascular risk reduction in CKD
Proteinuria
Microscopic...
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MA MSc PhD FRCP
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Hypertension in kidney disease
Cardiovascular risk reduction in CKD
Proteinuria
Microscopic...
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MBBS MD FRCP
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General medicine
General diabetes
Annual diabetic reviews
Obesity management
Hypertension
General endocrinology
Thyroid...
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MBBS MD FRCP
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General medicine
General diabetes
Annual diabetic reviews
Obesity management
Hypertension
General endocrinology
Thyroid...
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BSc MB FRCP
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All thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal & pituitary disorders
Thyroid nodules, goitre and cancer
Thyroid ultrasound and...
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BSc MB FRCP
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All thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal & pituitary disorders
Thyroid nodules, goitre and cancer
Thyroid ultrasound and...
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MB BS BSc(Hons) MRCP (UK) MD
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Coronary artery disease
Heart failure
Valvular heart disease
Cardiomyopathy
Hypertension and arrhythmia
Chest pains
Breathlessness
Palpitations
Blackouts.
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MB BS BSc(Hons) MRCP (UK) MD
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Coronary artery disease
Heart failure
Valvular heart disease
Cardiomyopathy
Hypertension and arrhythmia
Chest pains
Breathlessness
Palpitations
Blackouts.
Clinical Interests
Thyroid disorders
Diabetes
Calcium and vitamin D disorders
Hypertension
Chronic fatigue
Clinical Interests
Thyroid disorders
Diabetes
Calcium and vitamin D disorders
Hypertension
Chronic fatigue
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MA BMBCh FRCP FESC
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Ischaemic heart disease
Hypertension
Arrhythmias
Palpitations
Echocardiography
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MA BMBCh FRCP FESC
Clinical Interests
Ischaemic heart disease
Hypertension
Arrhythmias
Palpitations
Echocardiography