According to the researchers, including those from the Tufts University School of Medicine in the US, one of the many complications of COVID-19 is the formation of blood clots in previously healthy people.
The chances of a patient’s blood pressure readings not being accurate are high if not taken thrice during a visit, states a new Indian study.
Since the launch of the first HWC in Chhattisgarh by PM Narendra Modi in April last year, a total of 10,252 HWCs have been operationalised.
Researchers identified another clear connection between hypertension medicine and the chance of developing skin cancer.
Nearly four months after her 56-day stay in the hospital, a coin-sized scar on V Vidhya’s neck was the only visible evidence.
Several global studies have shown that blood pressure monitors at home have a tendency to show inaccurate readings; one study placed the numbers anywhere between 5 – 15%.
A latest study done by Lybrate, an online doctor consultation platform, found that 49% of the people they interacted with, all in the age bracket of 35-45, suffered from stress and mentioned keywords such as hypertension and BP while seeking help from doctors.
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