Hypotension is a condition in which blood pressure is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury . It is also known as low blood pressure. Blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg is considered normal blood pressure of a healthy person. In some cases, low blood pressure is a sign of a good health such as people who exercise and are on a good physical condition. For many people low blood pressure may cause fainting or dizziness or shows severe endocrine, heart ... Read More

Drug monitoring is performed to make sure the drug dosages are correct. The test checks the level of medicine or drug into the blood. Sometimes, medicine amount that is helpful  may be very close to the harmful  amount. It is difficult to determine the correct doses for each person. The dose necessary to produce the therapeutic level in the blood varies from person to person. Factors affecting blood medication levels are age, weight, activity level the speed at which the body ... Read More

D-Xylose absorption test measures D-Xylose level in the blood or urine sample. D- Xylose is a type of a sugar. The test helps to diagnose the problems with the small intestine which prevent small intestine from absorbing the nutrients in the food. Usually D-Xylose is easily absorbed in the small intestine. In the absorption problem, D-Xylose is not absorbed in the intestine which results in low levels of D-Xylose in the blood and urine. The D-Xylose test is done to diagnose if ... Read More

An exercise electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that measures the changes in your heart while you exercise. It is possible that some abnormalities can be seen only during exercise or when the symptoms are present. The test is also known as treadmill test. In this test you have to walk on the treadmill or pedal a stationary bicycle. The heart has 4 chambers, the upper chambers are known as atria and the lower chambers are known as ventricles. Heart ... Read More