...restriction of food intake – Less invasive than other weight-loss surgeries – Generally short hospital stay – Potential improvement in co-morbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea...
...medical conditions, including:[^4][^5][^8][^9][^10] High blood pressure, known as hypertension Diabetes Obesity Heart disease Abnormal heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation High cholesterol Sickle cell disease Carotid artery disease (CAD) and...
...medical problems, such as: Obesity Diabetes Kidney problem Liver problem Hypertension Poor lung function Malnutrition Bleeding disorders Immune system disorders or autoimmune disorders Chronic infections Additionally, the procedure can trigger...
...problems, bone diseases, fluid overload, hypertension, hyperkalemia, pericarditis, depression, amyloidosis, and access site complications. On the other hand, patients who undergo peritoneal dialysis may experience infections, weight gain, and weakening...
...the condition progresses to what is referred to as atherosclerosis, which increases a person’s risk of hypertension and heart disease. This means that there is a possibility he will develop...
...diabetes and hypertension * Referral to specialists when necessary **What training does a GP receive?** To become a GP, individuals typically complete a medical school degree and a residency program...
...2 diabetes[12] Obesity[16] Cardiovascular diseases (conditions affecting the heart) such as hypertension, heart failure and ischemic heart disease[17][18] Cancer of the colon, breast or prostate[19] Rheumatoid arthritis[20] Multiple sclerosis[20][21] Hair...
...jaundice, and complications of portal hypertension – Improve overall well-being and quality of life Furthermore, successful liver transplantation enables recipients to: – Resume normal activities and daily routines – Gain...
...develop memory loss. Further, many conditions tend to become more prevalent among the aging population including but not limited to many types of cancer, dementia, hypertension, and heart disease. Usually,...
...the unborn baby developing certain illnesses or defects. The risk factors associated with birth defects and illnesses include: An existing illness in the mother * Hypertension * Diabetes and other...