Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition wherein the blood pressure is chronically elevated. While it is formally called arterial hypertension, the word "hyperten...
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This is what my son "may" have..its not an adrenal tumour like the dr thought it may be..the ct scan was normal, now we are waiting for an MRI. Son is to start a new med..(remeril i think)? sorry, my head is still spinning, been a long day.
Is anyone here familiar with this r.a.s? Posted on 03/11/08, 06:03 pm |
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Sue,
I was tested in the same fashion to see if there was something that was causing my hypertension. I had tests for RAS via CT and via dye injections. All came back negative and it was just determined that it was "Idiopathic" - no identifiable cause. I started this process at 18 and I know as a parent it has to be scary. There are some good treatments, don't be afraid to suggest changes if one treatment does not work. Best Wishes Marco 
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thanks for replying marco....are you on BP meds now? are you on meds for life? i guess this may be the route for son.. ;-(
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Remember if your son has RAS one of the successful options is PTCA (Percutaneous angioplasty) just like they do in the coronary arteries for definitive treatment...read about it
Dr O.
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Thanks dr..I have been reading about it..& am glad there is a cure. I will find out on april 15th. wish us luck~~
sue.
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well, the MRI showed nothing unusual. drs are stumped.he said there are a few more "test s" they could do to check the aretys being blocked? he said his renin & aldosterone are High. His BP ws also high.
i should be happy its nothing serious..but i wish i had a definate answer as to WHY this is happening?
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