Every 10 minutes the case is completely curable hypertension

At least 10% of the cases of hypertension are completely treatable, as scientists have found the University of Cambridge. They believe that these cases can be recognized by a simple and cheap test, and is particularly strong will benefit young people.

Treatment of hypertension

Researchers at Cambridge University believe that every 10th case of hypertension is completely curable. It is about the sort of high blood pressure that is caused by the formation of tiny benign tumors in the adrenal glands - gormonoproizvodyaschego body on top of the kidneys.

This type of hypertension can be detected by the test, the value of which in the UK is only 15 pounds. After that, doctors can conduct laparoscopic surgery for removal of these tumors, which, although it is dangerous, but it provides a wide effect. It is best to this type of the treatment of hypertension   It works in patients under the age of 40.

Research Cambridge scientists have praised the experts, however, emphasized that early diagnosis of high blood pressure is a prerequisite for success. hypertension in some form occurs every third adult person on the planet. This disorder is 3 times increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

High blood pressure is called the silent killer because its symptoms in the vast majority of cases remain elusive for the people before the situation goes too far. It is the most common single factor of mortality worldwide. If the pressure is caused by benign tumors of the adrenal glands, it is especially dangerous - risk of heart attack rises to 5 times. (READ MORE)

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