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Ardian Inc., a closely held company working on a device called Symplicity that zaps kidney nerves to treat high blood pressure, received $47 million in financing from a group led by Fridley medical-device maker Medtronic Inc. Medtronic was the leading contributor in a group that also included Technology Ventures, Morgenthaler Ventures, Split Rock Partners and Emergent Medical Partners, Ardian ...

by Lucille Green People everywhere ought to be aware there are various types of hypertension. Primary hypertension is a variety that is believed to be a result of the type of lifestyle you have and eating the incorrect kinds of food, smoking, tension and reduced physical exercise can result in primary hypertension. The rectification of these behaviors can help to lower blood pressure but the precise cause of primary hypertension is still unknown although many believe this can be an inherite

by Lucille Green Every man woman and child should be told early on in their life that there are many types of hypertension. Primary hypertension is a variety that is considered to be a outcome of the form of life you have and eating the wrong types of food, smoking, strain and diminished physical exercise can lead to primary hypertension. The correction of these behaviors can assist to lessen blood pressure but the exact reason for primary hypertension is still undiagnosed although numerous

Well-Rounded Mama has been having a series of posts concerning “women of size” (particularly pregnant women) and blood pressure. Extremely informative. I did not realize there were several sizes of sphygmomanometers, nor that it makes a difference to have the right size cuff for your arm. But if your arm is larger than “normal” you may very well need a larger cuff in order to get a correct reading on your blood pressure. If the cuff used is too small, it will register your blood pressure as bein