Are Your Blood Pressure Meds Protecting You From Alzheimer’s
Thank your lucky pills if you have high blood pressure. Certain medications for hypertension may help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Older Americans between ages 75 and 96, with normal cognition, were found to have half the risk of Alzheimer’s when taking certain blood pressure medications including diuretics, angiotensin-1 receptor blockers […]
The Kidney & Hypertension Group, Broward’s Top Nephrology practice, Also Has An Office in Plantation
Did you know that Broward’s Top rated Kidney Specialists also have an office open fulltime in central Plantation. It is located at 300 NW 70th Avenue, East of University between Broward and Sunrise. All of our physicians see patients at this office. If you would […]
The Kidney & Hypertension Group Introduce Nephrologist Dr. Ameen Waheed
Meet The Kidney & Hypertension Group’s Dr. Ameen Waheed. Dr. Waheed, a native of Maldives, graduated first in his class in medical school. He then came to the University of Illinois/Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, IL for his Internal Medicine Internship and Residency. Dr. […]
Dr. Gabriel Valle And Dr. Carlos Bejar Are 2 Of Only 6 Certified Hypertension Specialists in Fort Lauderdale
Did you know that Fort Lauderdale has only 6 physicians who are certified by The American Society of Hypertension as Clinical Hypertension Specialists? That means they passed a complex examination qualifying them as experts in High Blood Pressure.Here’s two of them! (Dr. Carlos Bejar and Dr. Gabriel […]
The Kidney & Hypertension Group Excited about University of Miami’s New Paired Donor Kidney Transplant Program
The #Kidney & Hypertension Group is very pleased that the University of Miami School of Medicine / Miami #Transplant Institute (one of the nation’s highest rated programs) has begun a Paired Kidney Donor Program. These programs “pair” donors that do not match their loved one, often in multiple surgery “Kidney Chains” resulting in “paired” exchanges […]
Acute Start Peritoneal Dialysis
The Kidney & Hypertension Group also uses Peritoneal Dialysis in the acute setting in cases of Acute Kidney Injury and Acute on Chronic Kidney Failure. Our retention of these patients who continue on renal replacement therapy in the PD program has been favorable. A recent Up-To-Date lists the following as benefits of using PD in […]
Hypertensive Retinopathy Linked To Increased Stroke Risk
In patients with hypertension, even well controlled hypertension, hypertensive retinopathy is associated with an increased long-term risk for stroke, independent of vascular risk factors, new research shows. “These findings suggest that a retinal examination may be valuable for the assessment of stroke risk in patients with hypertension,” the study team says. […]
Top Hospitals For Adult Nephrology in United States
U.S. News and World Report Top 5 Hospitals for Adult #Nephrology. #kidney1.Mayo Clinic2.Cleveland Clinic3.New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell4.Johns Hopkins5.Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Solving Insomnia
As easy as a, b, zzz…Summer or winter, insomnia is a big problem for many. Here are holistic therapist Katie Light’s (thelighttechnique.com) tips for a restful night:Drink warm almond milk before bed (it contains hormone-balancing tryptophan and protein to sustain you) and avoid sugar, caffeine and alcohol, which cause restlessness.Keep your feet warm: soft sloppy […]
The Kidney & Hypertension Group of South Florida opens New Hypertension Clinic
The #Kidney & #Hypertension Group is excited to announce the opening of our new Hypertension Clinic. Our clinic offers the latest diagnostic and treatment advances for patients with high blood pressure. Our doctors are Board-certified specialists trained to diagnose and treat both routine and complex causes of high […]
