Tag: #BloodPressure

  • Overcoming Barriers in Hypertension Management in Nigeria

    Overcoming Barriers in Hypertension Management in Nigeria

    Introduction: Hypertension remains a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) worldwide, contributing significantly to mortality and disability. In Nigeria, where CVD is increasingly prevalent, systemic hypertension is the most common cardiovascular condition. Addressing its management is crucial to improving public health outcomes. Visit https://www.cardiologymedjournal.com/jccm for more in-depth research on this topic. Challenges in Hypertension…

  • Understanding Blood Pressure and Kidney Function in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia

    Understanding Blood Pressure and Kidney Function in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia

    Introduction: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a severe genetic blood disorder affecting millions worldwide, particularly in regions with high prevalence rates of the sickle cell gene. Among its numerous complications, renal (kidney) dysfunction is a major concern. A recent study conducted at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, investigates the patterns of blood pressure and…