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Laguna Beach Internist Doctors for High Blood PressureType of Physician: Internist What is a Internist? A certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners provide long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common illnesses and complex problems for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. General internists are trained in primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and treatment of problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. All internists are trained in the subspecialty areas of internal medicine including emergency internal medicine and critical care. Internists consult with surgeons when surgical management is indicated, and often act as consultants to other specialists. Specialty: Internal Medicine Common Name: Internist Doctors in Laguna Beach * Laguna Beach Community Clinic  Eugene Levin MD FACP  South Coast Medical Center Emergency  Robert V Eller DO  Robert V Eller DO  Cherie Hinchliffe MD  Kim & Park MDs  Szabolcs G Kovacs MD  Brian Lo MD Inc  Robert V Eller DO  Pacific Crest Medical Group  Pacific Crest Medical Group  Pacific Crest Medical Group  Pacific Crest Medical Group  Susan Dindot MD  Vincent R Duda MD & Quan H Nguyen MD  Laguna Niguel Family Medical Center  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Kaiser Permanente  Greg A Brown MD  Orange County Heart Center  Orange County Heart Center  Peter S Jungwirth MD  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  John W Geier MD  Manijeh Javaheri MD & Ali Ghazvini MD  Suhail Hawit MD  Saddleback Medical Group  Manijeh Javaheri MD & Ali Ghazvini MD  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Louis S Scarcella MD  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Ali Tabatabai Incorporated  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Zander Medical Group Inc  Reza Govashiri MD  South Orange County Endocrinology  Sonja S Krafcik MD  Patrick Chaipat MD  William Davies MD  South County Medical Associates  South County Medical Associates  South County Medical Associates  K D Naidu MD  South County Medical Associates  South County Medical Associates  Housecall Doctors Medical Group  Richard H Greengold MD  Lawrence J Luppi MD & Jason J Pang MD  Lawrence J Luppi MD & Jason J Pang MD  Sukhu Medical Group  Maziar Zamani MD  Senior Care Medical Associates Inc  Senior Care Medical Associates Inc  Senior Care Medical Associates Inc  Senior Care Medical Associates Inc  Senior Care Medical Associates Inc  Hamid Towhidian MD PC  Ali Ghahraman MD  UCI Primary Care Medical Group  UCI Primary Care Medical Group  UCI Primary Care Medical Group  UC Irvine Student Health Center  James T Hamilton MD  Avocado Medical Group  James T Hamilton MD  Pacific Gastroenterology  Richard C Harano MD  James T Hamilton MD  Avocado Medical Group  Avocado Medical Group  Jack Palmer MD  Surinder Saini MD  Silverberg Surgical & Medical Group  Newport Family Medicine  Norman Bain MD  Newport Center Medical Group  Newport Center Medical Group  Monarch Healthcare  Newport Center Medical Group  Newport Center Medical Group  Newport Center Medical Group  Camino Health Center  Seijo Oi MD  Drs Prewitt & Rose  Camino Health Center  Drs Prewitt & Rose  Brent Silvers MD  Monarch Healthcare  Newport Center Medical Group  Newport Center Medical Group  Newport Center Medical Group Laguna Beach, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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High Blood PressureRead the High Blood Pressure article » What is high blood pressure?High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can temporarily increase blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called "pre-hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high. The top number, the systolic blood pressure, corresponds to the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood forward into the arteries. The bottom number, the diastolic pressure, represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes after the contraction. The diastolic pressure reflects the lowest pressure to which the arteries are exposed. An elevation of the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure increases the risk of developing heart (cardiac) disease, kidney (renal) disease, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis), eye damage, and stroke (brain damage). These complications of hypertension are often referred to as end-organ damage because damage to these organs is the end result of chronic (long duration) high blood pressure. For that reason, the diagnosis of high blood pressure is important so efforts can be made to normalize blood pressure and prevent complications. It was previously thought that rises in diastolic blood pressure were a more important risk factor than systolic elevations, but it is now known that in people 50 years or older systolic hypertension represents a greater risk. The American Heart Association estimates high blood pressure affects approximately one in three adults in the United States - 73 million people. High blood pressure is also estimated to affect about two million American teens and children, and the Journal of... Recommended Reading Related to High Blood PressureWhat is Polycystic Kidney Disease?Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. The kidneys are two organs, each about the size of a fist, located in the upper part of a person's abdomen, toward the back. The kidneys filter wastes and extra fluid from the blood to form urine. They also regulate amounts of certain vital substances in the body. When cysts form in the kidneys, they are filled with fluid. PKD cysts can profoundly enlarge the kidneys while replacing much of the normal structure, resulting in reduced kidney function and leading to kidney failure. When PKD causes kidneys to fail-which usually happens after many years-the patient requires dialysis or kidney transplantation. About one-half of people with the most common type of PKD progress to kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). PKD can also cause cysts in the liver and problems in other organs, ... Other Related High Blood Pressure ArticlesEmergency Contact for Laguna Beach
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Anxiety
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Headache
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Blood Clots
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Dizziness
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Migraine
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Edema
- Edema is the swelling of tissues as a result of excess water accumulations. Peripheral edema occurs in the feet and legs. There are two types of edema, non-pitting edema and pitting edema. Causes of pitting edema is caused by systemic diseases, most commonly involving the heart, liver, and kidneys. Local conditions that cause edema are thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. Edema is generally treated with medication.
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Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
- Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The two types of diabetes are referred to as type 1 (insulin dependent) and type 2 (non-insulin dependent). Symptoms of diabetes include increased urine output, thirst, hunger, and fatigue. Treatment of diabetes depends on the type.
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Stroke
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Palpitations
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Heart Attack
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Nausea and Vomiting
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Aneurysm (Brain)
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Low Potassium (Hypokalemia)
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Insulin Resistance
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Seizure (Epilepsy)
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Obesity
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Abnormal Heart Rhythms (Heart Rhythm Disorders)
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Hyperglycemia
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High Blood Pressure Treatment
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Encephalopathy
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Metabolic Syndrome
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