Hypertension (HTN) (also known as systemic arterial hypertension) is indicated by persistently high blood pressure (BP) in the systemic arteries. Blood pressure is expressed as the ratio of systolic pressure (the pressure that blood exerts on the walls of arteries when the heart contracts) to diastolic pressure (the pressure when the heart relaxes).
Introduction The DASH diet is a well-designed approach to treat and prevent hypertension. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Types of the DASH Diet The DASH diet has two variants depending on its sodium content. DASH Diet and Sodium Recommended Servings The following diet plan shows an example of daily and weekly servings … Read more
Antihypertensive Drugs are a group of drugs used to treat high blood pressure (Hypertension). Hypertension Classification of Hypertension Primary hypertension Secondary hypertension Categories of Blood Pressure The new categories of blood pressure (BP) according to the American Heart Association are shown in the figure below. These categories should not be based on BP readings at a … Read more
Introduction Diuretics are drugs that increase urine output by the kidneys. Indications Diuretics use when the volume of liquid in the body should reduce by increasing urine output: Types of diuretics Osmotic Diuretics Pharmaceuticals Indications Contraindications Side effects Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Pharmaceuticals Indications Contraindications Side effects Thiazides Diuretics Pharmaceuticals Indications Contraindications Side effects Loop Diuretics … Read more