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Welcome Dr. Chané Britz

Welcome Dr. Chané Britz 854 471 BeckmanDev

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KILIAN, NIENABER & ASSOCIATES

It is with great excitement that we welcome our newest General Practitioner to the Drs Kilian, Nienaber & Associates’ practice.

 

Dr Chané Britz completed her studies in 2017 at the University of the Free State. There she met her husband, also a doctor, and the rest, as they say, is history. They now have a beautiful little boy, and enjoy every moment of exploring life with him.

 

After completing her MBChB Dr Britz went on to do her diploma in Anaesthetics before changing gears to focus on family practice.

 

She has a passion for people and have a special interest in women’s and children’s health.

Hypertension | A study by Dr. JM Mensah

Hypertension | A study by Dr. JM Mensah 854 471 BeckmanDev

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DR. JULIET MENSAH

In South Africa 1 in 4 men, and 1 in 5 women, will be diagnosed with hypertension. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most severe risks factors for death from heart diseases and strokes – responsible for 13% of all deaths globally. In addition, 1 in 3 adult South Africans currently live with high blood pressure, and it is responsible for 1 in every 2 strokes – and 2 in every 5 heart attacks.

 

High blood pressure rarely displays any symptoms or visible signs to warn that blood pressure is high. That is why more than 50% of people with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition. In some cases, typically with very high blood pressure, symptoms such as headaches, visual disturbances, nose bleeds, nausea, vomiting, facial flushing and sleepiness may be experienced.

 

So, what are the different types of hypertension? There are two main types of high blood pressure: primary and secondary high blood pressure.

> Primary or essential, high blood pressure is the most common type of high blood pressure. Most people who get this kind of blood pressure develop over time as you get older.

> Secondary high blood pressure is caused by another medical condition or the use of certain medicines. It usually gets better after you treat that condition or stop taking the medications that are causing it. Other causes include airway obstruction during sleep, diseases and tumours of the adrenal glands, hormone abnormalities, thyroid disease, and too much salt or alcohol in the diet.

 

There are additional Hypertension Types, including; Isolated systolic hypertension, Malignant hypertension and Resistant hypertension.

 

If you are worried that you may be experiencing hypertension symptoms, or you are concerned about your blood pressure, e-mail Dr. Mensah at drmensahinc@gmail.com or leave a message via our website query form.

 

You can view Dr. Juliet Mensah’s recent HYPERTENSION STUDY by clicking here, or view Hypertension Guidelines here.

Welcome Dr. Janneman Potgieter

Welcome Dr. Janneman Potgieter 854 471 BeckmanDev

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KILIAN, NIENABER & ASSOCIATES

It is with great excitement that we welcome our newest General Practitioner to the Drs Kilian, Nienaber & Associates’ practice.

Dr. Janneman Potgieter grew up in Centurion and graduated in 2015. In 2019 he began practicing as a General Medical Practitioner.

He is married and has a 4-month-old daughter.  He loves to travel and has a passion for his patients and the community.

He believes prevention is better than cure and that collaboration between patient and doctor is beneficial  towards a healthy future.

Welcome Dr. Potgieter!