Diabetic Foot Ulcer What is diabetic foot? Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the most common complications seen in patients with chronic or long term uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can cause foot infections as these individuals have compromised blood supply secondary to high blood glucose levels. In addition to […]
Hypertensive Emergency
Hypertensive Emergency Guidelines Hypertensive emergency, which is formerly referred as malignant hypertension, is a medical emergency wherein the blood pressure is so high to the point that it is actually causing damage to one or more organ system, particularly the cardiovascular system, nervous system, renal system and/or the eyes. Hypertensive emergency is more uncommon and […]
Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic Nephropathy Definition What is Diabetic Nephropathy? Diabetic nephropathy also know called as diabetic kidney disease is a chronic progressive kidney disease characterized by diffuse scarring of the glomeruli and nephrotic syndrome secondary to longstanding uncontrolled diabetes accounting 30-40% of all end stage renal disease cases in the United States and one of the top […]
Hypertension
What is Hypertension Hypertension disease , high blood pressure or arterial hypertension is a common medical condition wherein the pressure in the arteries is elevated. It is a chronic condition which puts stress on the heart and if left untreated, may lead to heart disease, aneurysms, coronary artery disease and stroke. Blood pressure is determined […]
Resistant Hypertension
Resistant Hypertension Definition What is Resistant hypertension? Resistant hypertension is a common clinical condition faced by physicians. It is defined as blood pressure that remains elevated despite concurrent use of three optimal antihypertensive medications, which includes a diuretic. Those whose blood pressure is controlled with four or more medications are considered to have resistant hypertension, […]