Hypertension is sustained elevation of resting systolic BP (≥ 140 mm Hg), diastolic BP (≥ 90 mm Hg), or both. Hypertension with no known cause (primary; formerly, essential hypertension) is most common. Hypertension with an identified cause (secondary hypertension) is usually due to a renal disorder. Usually, no symptoms develop unless hypertension is severe or long-standing. Diagnosis is by sphygmomanometry. Tests may be done to determine cause, assess damage, and identify other cardiovascular risk factors. Treatment involves lifestyle changes and drugs, including diuretics, β – blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and Ca channel blockers.
Key drugs for High Blood Pressure:-
* Angiotensin -converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: Lower blood pressure by blocking formation of a key hormone, angiotensin II, which both narrows arteries and causes release of another blood-pressure -raising hormone.
* Angiotensin II receptor blockers: Lower blood pressure by preventing angiotensin II from attaching to a site.
* Beta blockers: Lower blood pressure by decreasing the amount of blood pumped by the heart and by lowering the heart rate.
* Calcium-channel blockers: Lower blood pressure by preventing calcium from entering cells, thus increasing the size of arteries.
* Diuretics: Lower blood pressure by causing salt loss in the urine with accompanying.
What medications should take to reduce high blood pressure?
June 16th, 2009 | reducing high blood pressure
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Hypertension is sustained elevation of resting systolic BP (≥ 140 mm Hg), diastolic BP (≥ 90 mm Hg), or both. Hypertension with no known cause (primary; formerly, essential hypertension) is most common. Hypertension with an identified cause (secondary hypertension) is usually due to a renal disorder. Usually, no symptoms develop unless hypertension is severe or long-standing. Diagnosis is by sphygmomanometry. Tests may be done to determine cause, assess damage, and identify other cardiovascular risk factors. Treatment involves lifestyle changes and drugs, including diuretics, β – blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and Ca channel blockers.
Key drugs for High Blood Pressure:-
* Angiotensin -converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: Lower blood pressure by blocking formation of a key hormone, angiotensin II, which both narrows arteries and causes release of another blood-pressure -raising hormone.
* Angiotensin II receptor blockers: Lower blood pressure by preventing angiotensin II from attaching to a site.
* Beta blockers: Lower blood pressure by decreasing the amount of blood pumped by the heart and by lowering the heart rate.
* Calcium-channel blockers: Lower blood pressure by preventing calcium from entering cells, thus increasing the size of arteries.
* Diuretics: Lower blood pressure by causing salt loss in the urine with accompanying.
References :
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000468.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertension
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-pressure/DS00100
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec07/ch071/ch071a.html
if you are diagnosed with high bp by a medical professional then they will prescribe the correct medication for you there are ways to help lower it such as changes to lifestyle and diet but if it's medication you need i'd see a doctor
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high b/p sufferer
Theres all kinds out there , I would start with cutting sodium intake to no more than 1000mg a day ..Dash Diet Baby..It lowered mine big time
good luck
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