Hypertension remains a leading global health burden, affecting nearly half of adults in the United States and contributing to more than 124,000 deaths each year. It is a multifactorial condition …
The Link Between Hypertension and Cushing’s Syndrome
Secondary hypertension, or high blood pressure caused by an identifiable medical condition, affects approximately 5–15% of individuals with hypertension. Among its causes, Cushing’s syndrome (CS) represents a rare but critical …
Hypertension in Pregnancy and Postpartum: Improving Care for Mothers
View PostIs Hypertension a Lymphatic Disease?
Hypertension affects nearly half of U.S. adults and over a billion people worldwide, making it one of the most common chronic health conditions. Traditionally, it has been viewed as a heart, blood vessel, and kidney disorder. However, new research suggests the lymphatic system — the body’s fluid-balancing and immune-regulating network — may also play an important role.
Genetics of Hypertension, Sex Differences, and Pregnancy
View PostMicrovascular Dysfunction in Hypertension: Why It Matters
High blood pressure damages the body’s smallest vessels—the microcirculation (arterioles, capillaries, venules <20 μm)—leading to higher vascular resistance and organ injury. Hypertension triggers structural changes (remodeling and rarefaction, i.e., fewer, thicker, stiffer vessels) and functional changes (endothelial dysfunction), which together drive heart, kidney, brain, and eye complications. Early detection and targeted therapy can slow or reverse this damage.