Hypertension

Expression of Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Angiopoietin Receptor Tie-2 in Essential Hypertension

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 7: 2022

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.357

Pages:

464-70

Synopsis:

In this study, we aimed to investigate the serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and angiopoetin receptor Tie-2 in patient with essential hypertension. A total of 90 individuals were included. The data indicate that serum levels of VEGF and Tie-2 receptor may be related to the primer hypertension.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the serum levels of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), an angiogenic factor and a soluble angiopoietin receptor Tie-2 (sTie-2) in patients with essential hypertension.

Received:

25 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

29 Jul, 2015

Published:

02 May, 2022

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Angiopoietin receptor

endothelial disfunction

Hypertension

Tie-2 receptor

vascular endothelial growth factor

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e-Published: 18 Dec, 2015

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The Combined Effect of Hyperuricemia and Overweight/Obesity on Risk of Hypertension in Adults

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.289

Synopsis:

The study about the effect of hyperuricemia and overweight/obesity on risk of hypertension shows that the hyperuricemia and overweight/obesity are independent risk factors for hypertension, they increase risk to a much greater extent when present together.

ABSTRACT

Background: While hyperuricemia and overweight/obesity can act alone to increase the prevalence of hypertension, few studies have examined their combined effect. Materials and

Received:

03 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

12 Jun, 2015

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e-Published: 12 Jun, 2015

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Combinaton Therapy in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Single Centre Long-term Experience

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.148

Pages:

46–51

Synopsis:

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disease of the pulmonary vascular bed, and right heart failure is the leading cause of death. Treatment with vasoactive agents is crucial for these patient groups. We aimed to evaluate our treatment approach in patients with PAH patients as a tertiary centre.

ABSTRACT

Received:

17 Jun, 2014

Accepted:

26 Sep, 2014

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wimj_iss1_2016_46_51.pdf

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e-Published: 12 May, 2015

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Hypertension and Diabetes Prevalence in Older Persons in Jamaica, 2012

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 5: Sep (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.065

Pages:

416–23

Synopsis:

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including diabetes and hypertension in the older Jamaican population has significantly increased over the last 20 years. Immediate, short-term activities that target the individual are necessary if NCDs are to be prevented and/or be properly controlled.

ABSTRACT

Received:

12 Mar, 2014

Accepted:

27 Mar, 2014

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Hypertension

diabetes

non-communicable diseases

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e-Published: 14 Aug, 2014

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A Case for a Holistic Approach to the Improvement of Compliance among Hypertensive Patients: A Hospital Review

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 3: Emergency Medicine (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.156

Pages:

271–3

Synopsis:

A recent survey of hypertensive patients at the Emergency Department of the University of the West Indies revealed that more than a third were non-compliant with their prescribed medications and more than half had poorly controlled blood pressure. Providing access to drug is inadequate and a more holistic approach is required to reduce blood pressure on the population level.

ABSTRACT

Received:

09 May, 2013

Accepted:

16 May, 2014

PDF Attachment:

gossell-williams_et_al-compliance_among_hypertensive_patients.pdf

Journal Sections:

Viewpoint

Keywords:

Hypertension

Antihypertensive medications

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 12 Jun, 2014

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Differences and Similarities in Explanatory Models of Hypertension in the United States of America, Tanzania and Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 3: Emergency Medicine (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.302

Pages:

238–46

Synopsis:

Health beliefs drive health behaviour, yet the health beliefs of racially similar but culturally divergent groups in regards to hypertension have yet to be explored. We examine the differences and similarities amongst racially “black” emergency department patients in the United States of America, Jamaica and Tanzania.

ABSTRACT

Background: Misperceptions detract from effective disease management in a number of conditions but the nature of underlying illness beliefs and their relative consistency in patients with chronic hypertension (cHTN) who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with poor blood pressure control is not known.

Received:

12 Nov, 2013

Accepted:

22 Apr, 2014

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purakal_et_al-explanatory_models_of_hypertension.pdf

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e-Published: 11 Jun, 2014

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Primary Care in the Emergency Department – An Untapped Resource for Public Health Research and Innovation

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 3: Emergency Medicine (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.332

Pages:

234–7

Synopsis:

Emergency departments are increasingly tasked with the management of patients who have chronic medical conditions. While this does present challenges to care coordination, it also provides an opportunity to define best practices and improve processes at the system level

ABSTRACT

Received:

09 Dec, 2013

Accepted:

13 Jan, 2014

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e-Published: 11 Jun, 2014

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Herbs that Ensure Good Health and Longevity

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.153

Pages:

90–1

Synopsis:

This paper gives a helpful insight into herbal medicine and its importance in disease management. Modern (allopathic) medicine can no longer doubt the vast benefits of most tested herbs per their growing relevance to both medicine and surgery.

INTRODUCTION

Received:

10 May, 2013

Accepted:

16 May, 2013

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jainarinesingh-herbs_for_health_and_longevity.pdf

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Keywords:

Valeriana officinalis

Journal Authors:

J Jainarinesingh

e-Published: 08 Apr, 2014

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An Update on the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Jamaica Findings from the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007–2008

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 4 (2011) - Special Issue on WIMJ 60th Anniversary, 1951-2011

Pages:

422–8

Synopsis:

This paper provides an update on the burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors in Jamaica using data from the most recent national health survey. The burden of cardiovascular disease remains high with prevalence of hypertension, 25%; diabetes, 8%; hypercholesterolaemia, 12%; obesity, 25% and overweight, 27%.

ABSTRACT

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Keywords:

national health surveys

cardiovascular risk

Blacks

hypercholesterolaemia

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 03 Feb, 2014

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Short Term Effects of Cocoa Consumption on Blood Pressure

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 4: Aug (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.273

Pages:

312–7

Synopsis:

Previous studies showed that prolonged consumption of cocoa led to a decrease in blood pressure; however, whether cocoa consumption exerted an immediate effect on high blood pressure was unknown. This study showed that within an hour of consumption, a single intervention of cocoa induced decreases in both the diastolic and systolic blood pressures that were significant.

ABSTRACT

Received:

08 Oct, 2013

Accepted:

30 Oct, 2013

PDF Attachment:

alleyne_et_al-short_term_effects_of_cocoa_consumption_on_blood_pressure.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Hypertension

Cocoa consumption