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Follow the links below to find information on hypertension or high blood pressure.
Reviewed November 2007
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Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of high blood pressure (hypertension) by professional health specialists
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Jul 2008
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Lung transplantation
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The Australian Lung Foundation
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| Description: |
Lung transplantation is an exciting new therapy which offers the promise of improved survival and quality of life to selected people with life threatening lung diseases.
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Mar 2008
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Stroke - the risk factors
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Better Health Channel
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The most common type of stroke is ischaemic stroke, caused by the interruption of blood to the brain when a blood clot blocks an artery or blood vessel. Many strokes are avoidable and are caused by unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices. Lifestyle risk factors include high blood pressure, cigarette smoking and diabetes.
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Feb 2008
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Pulmonary hypertension
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Diseases Which Affect the Kidneys
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information on diseases that can affect the kidneys.
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| Date: |
Jan 2008
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| Title: |
Stroke and hypertension
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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High blood pressure puts unnecessary stress on blood vessel walls which can cause the blood vessel to thicken and break down, eventually leading to a stroke.
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Jan 2008
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Salt
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Better Health Channel
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Salt is made up of sodium and chloride. It is the main source of sodium in our diet. Sodium helps to regulate the amount of fluid in the body but too much sodium has been linked to high blood pressure. The average Australian eats many times more sodium than they need for good health, mainly in processed foods.
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Dec 2007
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Death - reduce the risk of early death
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Better Health Channel
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The 2001 update of the Victorian Burden of Disease Study identified the most common causes of illness among Victorians. Many of these diseases and deaths can be prevented. Preventing smoking, high blood cholesterol, obesity, and physical inactivity reduce your risk of disease and early death.
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Jul 2007
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Blood pressure explained
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Better Health Channel
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Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood in the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body. Blood pressure is not the same all the time; it changes to meet your bodys needs. If blood pressure remains high, it can lead to serious problems.
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Jul 2007
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Kidney disease - prevention
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Better Health Channel
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Kidney disease affects about one in seven Australians. Early detection and treatment can double the life of the kidneys. High blood pressure can lead to or be a sign of kidney disease. Exercise, a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water will help to keep your kidneys working well.
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Jun 2007
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Workplace safety - noise pollution
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Better Health Channel
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Hearing damage occurs when noise is higher than 85 decibels, which is about the loudness of heavy traffic. There are many ways to reduce exposure to excessive noise in the workplace. Damage can include tinnitus, hearing loss and other health problems such as headaches and fatigue.
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Nov 2006
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Aneurysm
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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An aneurysm is a swelling that occurs in an artery or vein when its wall is weakened.
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Aug 2006
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Heart disease: reduce the risk
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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You can reduce your risk of heart disease by following a few sensible steps. Here's how.
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Jul 2006
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Metabolic syndrome
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Discover more about metabolic syndrome - a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
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Jun 2006
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Pulmonary hypertension
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myDr
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Find out about pulmonary hypertension, a condition where the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries (the vessels which carry the blood from the heart to the lungs) is higher than normal.
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May 2006
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High blood pressure
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a major factor in strokes, heart attacks and kidney disease.
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Mar 2003
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| Title: |
Heart health
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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A healthy heart can help to ensure a long, full life. Learn how you can improve your heart health through dieting, exercising and giving up smoking.
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Mar 2003
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Takeaway food
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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In the average household, 8 per cent of the food budget is spent on takeaway food. And the trend could be increasing.
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May 2002
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