College-level courses in general physics, algebra, biology and communications skills are required for all applicants pursuing ultrasound education regardless of the program. Other skill requirements to become a diagnostic medical sonographer may not be as measurable on a transcript but are vitally important.These include the ability to employ learning strategies, active learning skills, critical thinking, active listening and social insight.ther skill requirements to become a diagnostic medical sonographer may not be as measurable on a transcript but are vitally important. These include the ability to employ learning strategies, active learning skills, critical thinking, active listening and social insight.
Other causes of portal hypertension include blood clots in the portal vein, blockages of the veins that carry the blood from the liver to the heart, a parasitic infection called schistosomiasis, and focal nodular hyperplasia, a disease seen in people infected with HIV, the virus that may lead to AIDS.
Hypertension or high blood pressure is known as the silent killer because in the majority of cases, there are very few or no symptoms during the initial stages of disease. Symptoms may appear when there is organ damage or the pressure has reached a very high level, of around 180/110 mm of Hg.ome of the symptoms of hypertension or high blood pressure include: 1  Headache-Some people with high blood pressure may experience headaches, but headaches often don't occur unless the pressure is significantly raised. 2  Pain in the back of the neck. 3  Flushing and feeling hot. 4  Nausea and sometimes vomiting. 5  Dizziness. 6  Drowsiness.