Blood Pressure Articles
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People with an average blood pressure reading of more than 140/90 have high blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV library explains high blood pressure in detail, including types, causes, and treatment options.
Blood pressure is the pressure inside your blood vessels, both while the heart pumps blood and while it rests. This eMedTV article covers key aspects of blood pressure, like how blood pressure is measured and what's considered normal blood pressure.
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor approved to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works, other uses for it, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Norvasc is a form of calcium channel blocker that helps to lower blood pressure and treat certain types of angina. This part of the eMedTV site further describes Norvasc and its uses, effects, and potential side effects.
Atenolol is a prescription drug used to treat several conditions, including high blood pressure and angina. This eMedTV segment further discusses atenolol uses, and also covers the drug's effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
The DASH eating plan (also known as the DASH diet) has been shown in several research studies to lower blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV library describes the DASH diet in detail and provides a sample eating plan.
Altace is a brand-name drug used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This page on the eMedTV site offers important information on Altace, including how it works, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
As this eMedTV page explains, normal blood pressure can range from 90/60 to 120/80. Factors like lifestyle, diet, and family history can impact blood pressure, so several reading should be taken to determine your normal blood pressure.
This eMedTV article outlines Diovan, a prescription drug licensed to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, as well as help to improve survival following a heart attack. This page covers Diovan uses, dosing, and side effects.
Toprol is used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (such as angina). This eMedTV article covers how this prescription drug works, when and how to take it, and what to tell your doctor before taking it.
Lasix is a prescription medicine that is used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how Lasix works to decrease blood volume, offers tips for when and how to take the drug, and lists potential side effects.
Benicar, a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure, works by relaxing the blood vessels. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works, its side effects, strengths, and treatment options.
Coreg is a drug prescribed for congestive heart failure treatment and high blood pressure control. As this eMedTV article explains, the drug can also be given after a heart attack to improve survival and decrease the chances of another heart attack.
This eMedTV article offers tips for how to lower blood pressure through lifestyle changes. For example, quitting smoking or losing weight can help lower blood pressure; medications may be prescribed when lifestyle changes alone are not enough.
In most cases, it takes several years for hypertension to cause noticeable high blood pressure symptoms. This page on the eMedTV site describes symptoms of high blood pressure in more detail, such as nausea, dizziness, and lightheadedness.
Lotrel is prescribed to lower high blood pressure in adults. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how Lotrel works to relax the blood vessels. This page also covers potential side effects of Lotrel and general doing guidelines.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a drug that is used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how hydrochlorothiazide works and offers information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Cozaar is a medication that is used to treat high blood pressure and diabetic nephropathy. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Cozaar and its specific uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Blood pressure readings consist of two numbers: the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page discusses factors that influence blood pressure readings and how prehypertension and hypertension are classified.
Toprol-XL is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina symptoms, and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV article explains how Toprol-XL works and discusses its specific uses, effects, and possible side effects.