Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Hypertensive patients"
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Accuracy of Spectral Doppler in evaluation of diastolic dysfunction in hypertensive patients in Mulago Hospital Complex
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2018)ABSTRACT Background: Hypertension is major risk factor for heart failure, coronary artery disease, kidney injury and stroke worldwide. Uncontrolled hypertension leads to structural changes in the heart which eventually ... -
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and associated factors in hypertensive patients attending the hypertension clinic in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)Introduction/background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is becoming a major health problem worldwide. CKD is one o the devastating complications of Hypertension (HTN) and early detection of CKD can lead to reversal or slow ... -
Renin-angiotensin status, sympathetic nervous activity and associated factors among hypertensive patients not on medications at Mulago hypertension clinic
(Makerere University, 2013-05)Background The sympathetic nervous activity (SNS) and renin-angiotensin - aldosterone system (RAAS) are essential for the development and sustenance of hypertension. Accordingly, antihypertensive agents targeting these ...