Hypertension Screening في الدار البيضاء
Blood Pressure Related Laboratory الفحصs
Hypertension Screening at مختبر تيكلاب
Hypertension affects over 30% of Moroccan adults. Blood فحصs help identify the underlying causes and assess organ damage from high blood pressure.
Hypertension Screening الفحصs
Kidney Function
Creatinine, urea, eGFR - kidneys both cause and are damaged by hypertension
Electrolytes
Sodium, potassium, calcium - imbalances can cause or worsen hypertension
Renin & Aldosterone
Hormones that regulate blood pressure - detects secondary hypertension
Urine Analysis
Protein, albumin - early signs of kidney damage from hypertension
من يجب أن يخضع Hypertension Screening?
- Diagnosed hypertension - Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes
- Borderline blood pressure - 120-139/80-89 mmHg (pre-hypertension)
- تاريخ عائلي - Parent or sibling with hypertension
- Age over 40 - Risk increases significantly with age
- Obesity - BMI over 30 significantly increases hypertension risk
- Diabetes patients - Diabetes and hypertension often co-exist
- Difficult to control hypertension - May indicate secondary causes
- Young hypertensives - Under age 30 with high BP need screening for secondary causes
Hypertension in Morocco
Recent studies show alarming statistics:
- 33% of Moroccan adults have hypertension
- Only 26% of hypertensives are aware they have it
- Only 13% have their blood pressure under control
- Hypertension is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure in Morocco
التحضير for Hypertension الفحصs
- Kidney function & electrolytes: No special preparation needed
- Renin & aldosterone: Special requirements - contact lab for instructions
- Continue blood pressure medications unless told otherwise
- Avoid licorice (contains glycyrrhizin that affects aldosterone)
- For renin/aldosterone: may need to stop certain BP meds 2-4 weeks before (doctor's guidance)
فهم نتائجك
| الفحص | المعدل الطبيعي | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Creatinine | 0.7-1.3 mg/dL (men) 0.6-1.1 mg/dL (women) | High = kidney damage |
| eGFR | >60 mL/min | <60 = chronic kidney disease |
| Sodium | 136-145 mmol/L | Imbalance affects BP |
| Potassium | 3.5-5.1 mmol/L | Low with some BP meds |
| Aldosterone | 4-31 ng/dL | High = secondary hypertension |
| Renin | 0.5-3.3 ng/mL/h | Ratio with aldosterone important |
Secondary Hypertension: When to Investigate
Most hypertension is "essential" (no clear cause), but about 10% is secondary to another condition:
- Kidney disease - Most common secondary cause
- Primary aldosteronism - Excess aldosterone from adrenal glands
- Renal artery stenosis - Narrowed kidney arteries
- Pheochromocytoma - Rare adrenal tumor
- Cushing's syndrome - Excess cortisol
Clues suggesting secondary hypertension: Age under 30, sudden onset, difficult to control with 3+ medications, low potassium
Why Regular Screening Matters
Hypertension is called the "silent killer" because it usually has no symptoms until organ damage occurs. Regular screening helps:
- Detect kidney damage early before it becomes irreversible
- Identify electrolyte imbalances from BP medications
- Find secondary causes that may be curable
- Guide medication choices and dosing
- Monitor treatment effectiveness
ساعات العمل
- الإثنين-الجمعة07:30-19:00
- السبت08:30-17:00
- الأحد09:00-14:00
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