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Ask the Expert: How Do Anti-Hypertensive Drugs Work?

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Question: Recently, I started taking medicines to lower my high blood pressure. Can you tell me more about these anti-hypertensives and how they work? Answer: Anti-hypertensives are medicines used to lower high blood pressure. In the long term, uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart and kidneys – causing stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Anti-hypertensives are …

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Malaysia: 1 in 3 Adults Aged 18 And Above Has Hypertension (Infographic)

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Hypertension. The one word nobody wants to hear from their doctors. If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, it means you have a higher chance than most people in getting a heart attack or a stroke. That’s not very pleasant news. Here in Malaysia, the National Health & Morbidity Survey 2011 noted that 1 in 3 …

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Heart Beating Too Fast or Slow? You May Have Atrial Fibrillation & Be At Risk for Stroke

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The Gist of It Atrial fibrillation causes the heart to beat too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm. Atrial fibrillation can cause very serious strokes. Many people with atrial fibrillation have no symptoms. If there are symptoms, they can include: palpitations, dizziness, chest pains, breathlessness. Managing atrial fibrillation focuses on reducing the risk of stroke through …

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Ask the Expert: I Already Have Kidney Problems, How Can I Avoid Kidney Failure?

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Question: For many years, I’ve had some kidney problems and had to go on a very strict low-salt and low-protein diet. Recently, my urine test result showed more than 300mg per litre and high glucose content. What should I do to avoid kidney failure? Answer: Your recent urine result was actually a simple test for albuminuria (protein in the urine) to determine …

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Your Salty Sambal = High Blood Pressure (15 Quick Ways to Lower Your Salt Intake)

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Are you constantly adding more soy sauce to your noodles and complaining about tasteless dishes in restaurants? Are you always craving for chips and always the first to grab the salt at the table? Chances are you’re consuming too much salt and should lower your salt intake. A recent study has found that Malaysians consume …

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