Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development

As the human population continues to grow and use resources, we must be mindful of our planet’s natural limits. Sustainable development provides a pathway to maintain and improve human life now while also ensuring that future generations will have the resources that they need. The long-term success of sustainability efforts rests on understanding the interplay between human actions and ecological systems.

Major Hormones and Their Functions

Major Hormones and Their Functions

Hormones, the biochemical messengers produced by endocrine glands, are pivotal in regulating bodily functions and maintaining homeostasis. Each hormone's balance is crucial; imbalances can lead to significant physiological disruptions. Major hormones include oxytocin, cortisol, epinephrine, estrogen, testosterone, thyroxine, growth hormone, insulin, and glucagon.
Oxytocin, produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland, plays a role in social bonding, childbirth, and...

Major Losses in Pipes

Major Losses in Pipes

When a fluid flows through a pipe, it experiences energy losses due to frictional resistance along the pipe walls, known as major losses. These energy losses result in a pressure drop, which varies based on the flow conditions — whether laminar or turbulent — and the specific physical properties of the fluid and pipe.
Fluid flow can be classified as laminar or turbulent, primarily based on the Reynolds number. This dimensionless number reflects the relative influence of inertial to viscous...

Major Organs of the Digestive System

Major Organs of the Digestive System

The digestive system is responsible for the ingestion of food, secretion of enzymes, mixing and digesting food, absorption of the nutrients and defecation. The human digestive system consists of two major parts: the gastrointestinal tract and the accessory digestive organs.
Gastrointestinal tract:

Hypertension I: Introduction

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 II: Pathophysiology

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,...

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by

Same author

Registry of the Egyptian specialized hypertension clinics: Sex-related differences in clinical characteristics and hypertension management among low socioeconomic hypertensive patients.

Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)·2021

Same author

Results of a project to calibrate mercury sphygmomanometer blood pressure-measuring devices in Egypt.

Journal of human hypertension·2020

Same author

Registry of the Egyptian specialized hypertension clinics: patient risk profiles and geographical differences.

Journal of human hypertension·2019

Same author

Hypertension in developing countries.

Lancet (London, England)·2012

Same author

Cut off values of waist circumference and associated cardiovascular risk in Egyptians.

BMC cardiovascular disorders·2011

Same author

Subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue: structural and functional differences.

Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity·2009

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 11, 2026

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Published on: March 31, 2023

Hypertension in Developing Countries: A Major Challenge for the Future.

M Mohsen Ibrahim¹

¹Cardiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, 1 El-Sherifein Street, Abdeen, Cairo, 11111, Egypt. ehs@link.net.

Current Hypertension Reports

|May 3, 2018

Summary

Hypertension is rising in developing nations due to lifestyle changes and pollution, with significant management challenges. Improved control requires collaborative efforts and culturally relevant national programs.

Keywords:

Blood pressure control Developing countries Drug adherence Guidelines Risk factors

More Related Videos

Laser-Induced Chronic Ocular Hypertension Model on SD Rats

Laser-Induced Chronic Ocular Hypertension Model on SD Rats

Published on: December 4, 2007

Author Spotlight: Exploring Huotan Jiedu Tongluo Decoction as an Antihypertensive Drug

Author Spotlight: Exploring Huotan Jiedu Tongluo Decoction as an Antihypertensive Drug

Published on: May 17, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 11, 2026

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Published on: March 31, 2023

Laser-Induced Chronic Ocular Hypertension Model on SD Rats

Laser-Induced Chronic Ocular Hypertension Model on SD Rats

Published on: December 4, 2007

Author Spotlight: Exploring Huotan Jiedu Tongluo Decoction as an Antihypertensive Drug

Author Spotlight: Exploring Huotan Jiedu Tongluo Decoction as an Antihypertensive Drug

Published on: May 17, 2024

Area of Science:

Cardiology
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Hypertension prevalence is increasing in developing countries, unlike in developed nations.
Emerging risk factors include increased sugar intake, pollution, and low birth weight.
Challenges in management include accurate diagnosis and achieving adequate blood pressure control.

Purpose of the Study:

To review epidemiologic data on hypertension in developing countries.
To differentiate hypertension patterns between developing and developed nations.
To identify management challenges and future perspectives for hypertension control.

Main Methods:

Review of recent epidemiologic data.
Analysis of factors contributing to hypertension burden.
Identification of challenges and potential solutions for management.

Main Results:

Hypertension prevalence is rising in developing countries without improved awareness or control.
Behavioral factors, urbanization, unhealthy diets, obesity, stress, and inactivity contribute to the increasing burden.
Significant challenges exist in accurate diagnosis and achieving adequate blood pressure control.

Conclusions:

Collaborative efforts involving health authorities, medical societies, and industry are crucial for improving hypertension control.
National programs tailored to local contexts are needed for better hypertension management.
Further epidemiologic data and testing of new management tools in developing regions are essential.