Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Hypertension I: Introduction01:28

Hypertension I: Introduction

Hypertension is a widespread, long-term medical condition where blood pressure in the arteries remains elevated. It is characterized by systolic blood pressure readings of 130 mm Hg or above or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) readings of 80 mm Hg or higher. Unmanaged hypertension poses significant health risks, making the distinction between primary (or essential) hypertension and secondary hypertension crucial, as their management and implications vary.Primary HypertensionPrimary hypertension,...
Hypertension III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies01:30

Hypertension III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies

Hypertension is asymptomatic and also referred to as the "silent killer" until it progresses to a severe stage or causes target organ disease. Patients may experience symptoms stemming from the strain on blood vessels and tissues in various organs or the heart's increased workload.Physical exams might show no abnormalities other than high blood pressure. Signs of vascular damage, when present, correspond to the organs supplied by the affected vessels, leading to target organ damage. For...
Hypertension and Regulation of Blood Pressure01:18

Hypertension and Regulation of Blood Pressure

Hypertension, the most common cardiovascular disease, is diagnosed through repeated measurements of elevated blood pressure. Its risks, including damage to the kidney, heart, and brain, are directly proportional to blood pressure levels. Starting from 115/75 mm Hg, the risk of cardiovascular disease doubles with each increment of 20/10 mm Hg. The diagnosis relies on blood pressure measurements, not on patient symptoms, as hypertension is often asymptomatic until end-organ damage is imminent or...
Hypertension V: Nursing Management01:23

Hypertension V: Nursing Management

The nursing management of hypertension involves accurately assessing symptoms, making a comprehensive nursing diagnosis, collaborating with patients to set goals, and implementing targeted interventions to mitigate the condition's impact and improve patient well-being.Comprehensive AssessmentThe initial step in nursing care for hypertension involves a thorough patient assessment. It includes evaluating symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, and previous hypertension episodes.
Hypertension II: Pathophysiology01:29

Hypertension II: Pathophysiology

Hypertension is a chronic condition in which the blood's force against artery walls is excessively high, posing risks such as heart disease. The condition's underlying mechanisms involve complex interactions among the cardiovascular, kidney, and autonomic nervous systems.Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS): This system significantly influences blood pressure regulation. When blood pressure decreases, the kidneys secrete renin. This enzyme transforms angiotensinogen, a plasma protein,...
Factors affecting Blood pressure01:28

Factors affecting Blood pressure

Several physiological and lifestyle factors influence blood pressure (BP). Understanding these factors is crucial as they are significant in patient education and blood pressure management.
Physiological Factors:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: Pilot study results from a resource constrained setting.

South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie·2026
Same author

Cytokine release symptoms rather than syndromes: a call for granular reporting of cytokine-related adverse events in clinical trials.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2026
Same author

Associations between KIR/KIR-ligand genotypes and clinical outcome for patients with advanced solid tumors receiving BEMPEG plus nivolumab combination therapy in the PIVOT-02 trial.

Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII·2023
Same author

Managing toxicities associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: consensus recommendations from the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Toxicity Management Working Group.

Journal for immunotherapy of cancer·2017
Same author

Gut microbiome modulates response to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in melanoma patients.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2017
Same author

DNA demethylation induces SALL4 gene re-expression in subgroups of hepatocellular carcinoma associated with Hepatitis B or C virus infection.

Oncogene·2016

Related Experiment Videos

Hypertension in kuwait: the past, present and future.

K El-Reshaid1, R Al-Owaish, A Diab

  • 1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation : an Official Publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia
|January 24, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Hypertension affects over a quarter of Kuwait

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular epidemiology
  • Public health research

Background:

  • Hypertension prevalence in Kuwait is 26.3%.
  • Low awareness (23%) and high mortality rates are significant concerns.
  • Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and end-stage renal disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present recent epidemiological data on hypertension in Kuwait.
  • To highlight the low awareness and high associated mortality.
  • To emphasize the need for increased public awareness.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of recent epidemiological data on hypertension prevalence.
  • Review of patient demographics, co-morbidities, and treatment patterns.
  • Examination of hospital admission data related to hypertension and its complications.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Prevalence rate of 26.3% with mild to moderate hypertension in 86% of cases.
  • Higher prevalence in older individuals, diabetics over 35, and those with obesity.
  • Hypertension contributed to 935 hospital admissions in 1997, with related conditions causing over 6500 admissions.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent need to increase public awareness of hypertension as a critical cardiovascular risk factor.
  • Addressing low disease awareness is crucial to reduce the persistently high mortality rates.
  • Interventions should focus on early detection and management to mitigate severe health outcomes.