Calcium channel blockers
... Common side effects to minoxidil include headaches, flushing and reflex tachycardia. The potent vasodilator actions of minoxidil can lead to fluid retention and edema formation. Reflex cardiac stimulation can precipitate angina in patients with coronary artery disease. Minoxidil produces T wave chan ...
... Common side effects to minoxidil include headaches, flushing and reflex tachycardia. The potent vasodilator actions of minoxidil can lead to fluid retention and edema formation. Reflex cardiac stimulation can precipitate angina in patients with coronary artery disease. Minoxidil produces T wave chan ...
Heart Disease - Physical Education and Health Literacy
... Increasing physical activity has been shown to decrease blood pressure. Moderate to intense physical activity for 3045 minutes on most days of the week is recommended. ...
... Increasing physical activity has been shown to decrease blood pressure. Moderate to intense physical activity for 3045 minutes on most days of the week is recommended. ...
A Game of X`s and O`s
... divide into a network of smaller arteries that provide oxygen and nourishment to the muscles of the heart. ...
... divide into a network of smaller arteries that provide oxygen and nourishment to the muscles of the heart. ...
The heart has four main chambers: the left ______, the left
... into the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system. A drop in blood pressure increases ___________ (sympathetic/parasympathetic) nerve activity and this causes the heart rate to ____________ (speed up/slow down) and resistance of the blood vessels to ___________ (incre ...
... into the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system. A drop in blood pressure increases ___________ (sympathetic/parasympathetic) nerve activity and this causes the heart rate to ____________ (speed up/slow down) and resistance of the blood vessels to ___________ (incre ...
Arteriosclerosis and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD).
... • Seven million Americans effected • Caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries • No. 1 killer of men and women in U.S. >500,000 each year ...
... • Seven million Americans effected • Caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries • No. 1 killer of men and women in U.S. >500,000 each year ...
half a decade of primary percutaneous
... less frequent (40.3% vs. 64.4%, p<0.005). All cause in-hospital death and composite of death, emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABG), Myocardial Infarction (MI) and stroke in group 2 was significantly higher than group 1 (12.3% versus 4.8%,p=0.02 and 15.7% versus 7.4%, p=0.04). Cardiogenic s ...
... less frequent (40.3% vs. 64.4%, p<0.005). All cause in-hospital death and composite of death, emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABG), Myocardial Infarction (MI) and stroke in group 2 was significantly higher than group 1 (12.3% versus 4.8%,p=0.02 and 15.7% versus 7.4%, p=0.04). Cardiogenic s ...
Cornell Notes: Cardiovascular System - CGW-Life-Science
... Structure: Heart, blood, blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) Function: The Cardiovascular System is responsible for 1) bringing oxygen, nutrients and other necessary things to all cells in the body. 2) Fighting infection (white blood cells) 3) Controlling temperature The heart: 1) pumps ...
... Structure: Heart, blood, blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) Function: The Cardiovascular System is responsible for 1) bringing oxygen, nutrients and other necessary things to all cells in the body. 2) Fighting infection (white blood cells) 3) Controlling temperature The heart: 1) pumps ...
12 Pica PT. 1
... the abrupt cessation of therapy with beta blockers. When discontinuation is planned, the dosage should be reduced gradually over a one- to two-week period and the patient carefully monitored. Bystolic is contraindicated in severe bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, ...
... the abrupt cessation of therapy with beta blockers. When discontinuation is planned, the dosage should be reduced gradually over a one- to two-week period and the patient carefully monitored. Bystolic is contraindicated in severe bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, ...
Chapter 1
... plaque in the intima of the coronary artery restricts blood flow to the heart producing angina can result in myocardial infarction ...
... plaque in the intima of the coronary artery restricts blood flow to the heart producing angina can result in myocardial infarction ...
An Invitation to Health Chapter 14 Keeping Your Heart Healthy
... Metabolic Syndrome Bacterial Infection Diabetes Mellitus ...
... Metabolic Syndrome Bacterial Infection Diabetes Mellitus ...
What tests should GPs be doing and how frequently? E.g. blood
... needed to make the diagnosis and look for an underlying cause. Further tests may be needed to assess the response to drugs or other interventions and beyond that to evaluate the patient’s evolving condition more generally. At the outset most surgeries would have a clearly defined approach to investi ...
... needed to make the diagnosis and look for an underlying cause. Further tests may be needed to assess the response to drugs or other interventions and beyond that to evaluate the patient’s evolving condition more generally. At the outset most surgeries would have a clearly defined approach to investi ...
Transport: The Circulatory System
... List the functions of the human circulatory system. Trace a drop of blood through the heart from right atrium to the aorta. Locate and label the parts of a heart on a diagram. Compare the blood on the right side of the heart with that on the left side. Describe the components of blood.(red blood cel ...
... List the functions of the human circulatory system. Trace a drop of blood through the heart from right atrium to the aorta. Locate and label the parts of a heart on a diagram. Compare the blood on the right side of the heart with that on the left side. Describe the components of blood.(red blood cel ...
“Good Cholesterol”: High Density Lipoproteins
... nutrients is consumed – fats and refined carbohydrates Consumption of excess fats and refined carbs causes individuals to become overweight. ...
... nutrients is consumed – fats and refined carbohydrates Consumption of excess fats and refined carbs causes individuals to become overweight. ...
Medicinea4
... The ability of the local anesthetic Procaine to regulate the heart beat (also called anti-arrhythmic activity) was discovered in the 1930s. This type of pharmaceutical treatment is complex and can be quite difficult because the drugs that block arrhythmia can also cause arrhythmia under certain cond ...
... The ability of the local anesthetic Procaine to regulate the heart beat (also called anti-arrhythmic activity) was discovered in the 1930s. This type of pharmaceutical treatment is complex and can be quite difficult because the drugs that block arrhythmia can also cause arrhythmia under certain cond ...
Matters of the Heart (Hypertension, atherosclerosis, arrhythmia) 2
... with the first dose. • Calcium Channel Blockers – These also help with angina. Different ones raise or lower heart rate. Major side effect is edema. • ACE Inhibitors – This popular and important class of medications is used to reduce progression of kidney disease in diabetics. In multiple studies ha ...
... with the first dose. • Calcium Channel Blockers – These also help with angina. Different ones raise or lower heart rate. Major side effect is edema. • ACE Inhibitors – This popular and important class of medications is used to reduce progression of kidney disease in diabetics. In multiple studies ha ...
10-09-04 Cardiovascular
... blood vessels to vasodilate and lower blood pressure, cardiac work, and oxygen demand • Verapamil and diltiazem act on both the heart and blood vessels • Nifedipine and other calcium antagonists act mainly to dilate arterial blood vessels • Calcium antagonists are used prophylactically to prevent an ...
... blood vessels to vasodilate and lower blood pressure, cardiac work, and oxygen demand • Verapamil and diltiazem act on both the heart and blood vessels • Nifedipine and other calcium antagonists act mainly to dilate arterial blood vessels • Calcium antagonists are used prophylactically to prevent an ...
Bedford Hospital Angina Clinic
... ineffective. If the onset of atrial fibrillation is within 48hrs the patient should be admitted to hospital for cardioversion. Otherwise outpatient referral is appropriate for anticoagulation and arrangement for DC cardioversion. Cardioversion is often ineffective in the elderly, those with structur ...
... ineffective. If the onset of atrial fibrillation is within 48hrs the patient should be admitted to hospital for cardioversion. Otherwise outpatient referral is appropriate for anticoagulation and arrangement for DC cardioversion. Cardioversion is often ineffective in the elderly, those with structur ...
Circulatory System - Central High School
... • Measured by sphygmomanometer • High blood pressure = hypertension ...
... • Measured by sphygmomanometer • High blood pressure = hypertension ...
JNC 7 Organizational Structure
... *Treatment determined by highest BP category. †Initial combined therapy should be used cautiously in those at risk for orthostatic hypotension. ‡Treat patients with chronic kidney disease or diabetes to BP goal of <130/80 mmHg. ...
... *Treatment determined by highest BP category. †Initial combined therapy should be used cautiously in those at risk for orthostatic hypotension. ‡Treat patients with chronic kidney disease or diabetes to BP goal of <130/80 mmHg. ...
JNC 7 Organizational Structure
... *Treatment determined by highest BP category. †Initial combined therapy should be used cautiously in those at risk for orthostatic hypotension. ‡Treat patients with chronic kidney disease or diabetes to BP goal of <130/80 mmHg. ...
... *Treatment determined by highest BP category. †Initial combined therapy should be used cautiously in those at risk for orthostatic hypotension. ‡Treat patients with chronic kidney disease or diabetes to BP goal of <130/80 mmHg. ...
Diuretica - GZA jaarverslag
... Vijaya M Musini Cochrane Hypertension Group 29 MAY 2014 Hydrochlorothiazide; dose-related blood pressure-lowering effect • 6.25 mg 4/2 mmHg • 12.5 mg 6/3 mmHg • 25 mg 8/3 mmHg • 50 mg/d 11/5 mmHg ...
... Vijaya M Musini Cochrane Hypertension Group 29 MAY 2014 Hydrochlorothiazide; dose-related blood pressure-lowering effect • 6.25 mg 4/2 mmHg • 12.5 mg 6/3 mmHg • 25 mg 8/3 mmHg • 50 mg/d 11/5 mmHg ...
Hypertension Presentation
... Stage 1 hypertension: • Clinic blood pressure (BP) is 140/90 mmHg or higher and • ABPM or HBPM average is 135/85 mmHg or higher. Stage 2 hypertension: • Clinic BP 160/100 mmHg is or higher and • ABPM or HBPM daytime average is 150/95 mmHg or higher. Severe hypertension: • Clinic BP is 180 mmHg or hi ...
... Stage 1 hypertension: • Clinic blood pressure (BP) is 140/90 mmHg or higher and • ABPM or HBPM average is 135/85 mmHg or higher. Stage 2 hypertension: • Clinic BP 160/100 mmHg is or higher and • ABPM or HBPM daytime average is 150/95 mmHg or higher. Severe hypertension: • Clinic BP is 180 mmHg or hi ...
Antihypertensive drug
Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Evidence suggests that reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34%, of ischaemic heart disease by 21%, and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from cardiovascular disease. There are many classes of antihypertensives, which lower blood pressure by different means. Among the most important and most widely used drugs are thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs), and beta blockers.Which type of medication to use initially for hypertension has been the subject of several large studies and resulting national guidelines. The fundamental goal of treatment should be the prevention of the important endpoints of hypertension, such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Patient age, associated clinical conditions and end-organ damage also play a part in determining dosage and type of medication administered. The several classes of antihypertensives differ in side effect profiles, ability to prevent endpoints, and cost. The choice of more expensive agents, where cheaper ones would be equally effective, may have negative impacts on national healthcare budgets. As of 2009, the best available evidence favors the thiazide diuretics as the first-line treatment of choice for high blood pressure when drugs are necessary. Although clinical evidence shows calcium channel blockers and thiazide-type diuretics are preferred first-line treatments for most people (from both efficacy and cost points of view), an ACE inhibitor is recommended by NICE in the UK for those under 55 years old.