Diabetes and Hypertension-effects of this deadly duo on health In my last post, I discussed how diabetes and hypertension, a deadly duo, caused a heart attack in one patient of mine. I also mentioned about investigations to be carried out. Today, we will learn about the interpretation and implications of abnormal laboratory tests. The other… Continue reading Diabetes+Hypertension-a Deadly Duo
Author: Dr.K.P.V.Rao
Dr.K.P.V.Rao is a General Medical Practitioner. He graduated as an MBBS from Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College, Solapur, Kolhapur University, India in May 1983. He was a resident doctor in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at B Y L Nair Hospital, Mumbai in 1983-84. At present, he is practicing medicine at Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India. He has 36 years of experience in General Medical Practice and writes medical blogs.
Diabetes and Hypertension- a deadly duo
How to prevent effects of both-Part 1 Introduction In this article I would like to inform you how a combination of diabetes and hypertension acts as a deadly duo in disrupting our health. Understanding the implications of diabetes is crucial for prevention and management. We will also learn how to overcome or prevent such mishaps… Continue reading Diabetes and Hypertension- a deadly duo
Heart Health- How to prevent heart attacks
Introduction to Heart Health Dear friends, In my last post aboutmy motto- prevention is better than cure- I wrote about how one of my friends had a heart attack and how he was saved. But remember, whenever you get a heart attack or for that matter stroke[hemorrhage in the brain], a part of that organ… Continue reading Heart Health- How to prevent heart attacks
My Motto as a Doctor – “PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE”
Why I consider Prevention is Better than Cure Dear Friends, It has been quite some time since I wrote my last blog—that is since 11th July 2018—-wherein I was discussing different types of monsoon diseases, their signs, and symptoms and how to prevent getting them. Since then I have been thinking whether it is better… Continue reading My Motto as a Doctor – “PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE”
HYPERTENSION- 4 different ways to measure your blood pressure
4 Different Ways to Measure Your Blood Pressure and Know if You Have Hypertension Introduction In my last blog, I had discussed the various causes of hypertension. Today we learn how to measure Blood Pressure[B.P.]. using the different types of BP measuring instruments. Types of BP apparatuses in use- There are 4 varieties available… Continue reading HYPERTENSION- 4 different ways to measure your blood pressure