Sneha Arjun Agarwalla MD

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• Lupus: What is it?

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• What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?

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• What Is Right-Sided Congestive Heart Failure?

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• What Is Tachypnea?

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• Do I Have Hypertension?

  High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, refers to the increased pressure exerted on the walls as blood passes through arteries. Normal blood pressure is measured as 120/80 mm Hg. Pressure in the range of 120/80 and 139/89 mm Hg is referred to as pre-hypertension, and those above the higher...