ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE DRUGS : THERAPY FOR YOUR HEART
Saturday, January 16, 2010
INTRODUCTION TO HYPERTENSION
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The heart pumps oxygen-rich blood into the arteries (blood vessels), which then carry the blood throughout the body. Blood pressure is the ...
How Do I Know If I Have Hypertension?
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High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms, that's why it is referred to as the "silent killer". Vital organs and t...
Measuring the Blood Pressure
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Blood pressure should be measured in a standard manner and the equipment used must meet certification criteria. The following techniques are...
Classifications of Hypertension
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Hypertension is divided into primary hypertension where there is no identifiable cause and secondary hypertension where a cause can be det...
Causes of Hypertension
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9 out of 10 people who have hypertension do not have apparent reason for it. However there are certain groups of people who are at higher ri...
Complications of Hypertension
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People who have hypertension, which is not treated, are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular complications such as heart attacks, hea...
How to Treat Hypertension and Why?
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How is Hypertension treated? Hypertension can be controlled by life style changes or if necessary by medication. Very often losing weight, e...
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS
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The anti-hypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Evidence suggests that reduction ...
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