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High Blood Pressure: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Potassium (K) in Urine

    Medical Test
    09/18/08, Healthwise

    A test for potassium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much potassium is in the urine. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outs

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  • Chloride (Cl)

    Medical Test
    04/17/08, Healthwise

    A chloride test measures the level of chloride in your blood or urine. Chloride is one of the most important electrolytes in the blood. It helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside of your cells in balance. It also helps maintain

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  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

    Article
    08/16/07, Healthwise

    A comprehensive metabolic panel is a blood test that measures your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function.

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  • Physical exam for high blood pressure

    Article
    04/24/07, Healthwise

    The extent of the physical exam and the level of detail in your doctor's questions depend on how high your blood pressure is and whether you have other risk factors for heart disease. People who have many risk factors may have a more deta

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  • High blood pressure: Checking your blood pressure at home

    Article
    04/24/07, Healthwise

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  • Renin Assay

    Medical Test
    08/14/08, Healthwise

    A renin assay blood test is done to find the cause of high blood pressure (hypertension). Renin is an enzyme made by special cells in the kidneys. Renin works with aldosterone (a hormone made by the adrenal glands) and several

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  • Home Blood Pressure Test

    Medical Test
    01/09/08, Healthwise

    A home blood pressure test allows you to keep track of your blood pressure at home. Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood inside an artery. A blood pressure measurement is taken by temporarily stopping the flow of blood in an

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  • Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Exams and Tests

    Article
    11/14/08, Healthwise

    High blood pressure (hypertension) and preeclampsia are typically detected during regular prenatal checkups. Because these conditions can get worse rapidly and can be life-threatening to you and your fetus, it's important that you have re

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