Felodipine is a vasoselective calcium channel antagonist of the dihydropyridine class used in the management of hypertension. It is chemically described as ethyl methyl 4-(2‚3-dichlorophenyl)-1‚4-dihydro-2‚6-dimetylpyridine-3‚5-di-carboxylate. Estimation of felodipine in biological samples and human plasma has been reported by gas chromatographic (GC) (Soons et al 1990) and liquid chromatographic (LC) methods. Estimation and separation of the metabolites of felodipine in biological samples have been
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primary hypertension and diabetes mellitus. He is currently taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and following a salt-restricted weight loss diet. He is about 30 pounds over his ideal weight. At his clinic visit his blood pressure is noted to be 150/90. His heart rate is 70 BPM. He has no complaints. His wife brought an automatic blood pressure cuff with her in the hope of learning to take her husband’s blood pressure at home. 1. What risk factors for primary hypertension are evident
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Audrey Conn Special Diet Project 04/19/12 The Dash Diet 1. The diet I chose to follow is called the DASH diet. It stands for dietary approaches to stop hypertension (The Dash Diet Eating Plan‚ 2012). 2. The diet was created for people with hypertension. I followed the diet for three days. Normally I don’t think I would have had a problem following this diet because I tend to eat the same foods already but situational factors affected my outcome. The combination of work and finals
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disease refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system‚ principally cardiac disease‚ vascular diseases of the brain and kidney‚ and peripheral arterial disease. The causes of cardiovascular disease are diverse but atherosclerosis and/or hypertension are the most common. Some of the cardiovascular diseases are hypertensive heart disease‚ coronary heart disease and heart failure. What is a respiratory disease? Respiratory disease is a class of diseases that involve every part of the
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Patient’s admitting diagnosed are hypertension‚ glaucoma‚ osteoporosis‚ insomnia and anxiety. For hypertension patient taking carvedilol tab 3.125mg by mouth every two hours is beta blocker. Beta blocker affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Coreg is used to treat heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used after a heart attack that has caused your heart not to pump as well. Usual adult dose for hypertension is 6.25 mg orally twice a day
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HUN1201 Exam III Study Guide Chapter 14 1) Fuel/energy needs for Physical Activity (different intensities)‚ during and post exercise -Adenosine triphosphate (ATP): o The energy-carrying molecule in the body (ATP must be generated continuously since muscles store only enough ATP for 1–3 secs of activity) -Creatine phosphate (CP): • Stores energy that can be used to make ATP • 3−15 seconds of maximal physical effort *(0-3 sec) 100% ATP/CP *(10-12 sec) 50% ATP/CP 50% Carbohydrates
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Mr. Jones has been diagnosed with diabetes and has a history of hypertension. The individually designed 30 day diet and exercise plan for Mr. Jones‚ includes‚ the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet‚ Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and 150 minutes of jogging/exercise per week. Mr. Jones will follow this weekly regimen for 30 days and follow-up for evaluation towards the end of 30 days. The diet will be interchangeable daily between MNT and the DASH diet. Edelman (2014) notes that
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diabetes‚ may cause serious complications‚ such as damage blood vessels and nerve cells‚ leading to damaged eyes‚ nerves and kidneys and an increased risk of heart attack‚ stroke‚ impotence‚ and foot problems. Another example is hypertension. Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood through your body. Blood pressure is usually read 120/80. The top number is called
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SYSTEM 1 History and examination of the cardiovascular system I Mitral stenosis 3 2 Mitral regurgitation 8 3 Mixed mitral valve disease 12 4 Aortic regurgitation 13 6 Mixed aortic valve lesion 23 7 Mixed mitral and aortic valve disease 24 8 Hypertension 27 9 Atrial fibrillation 31 10 Palpitations 35 11 Slow pulse rate 37 12 Gallop rhythm 39 13 Angina pectoris 41 14 Acute myocardial infarction 45 15 Jugular venous pulse 52 16 Congestive cardiac failure 54 17 Infective endocarditis 57
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Self-Care Management Plan for Hypertensive Teachers Key Areas | Recommendation | Evidence | Strategies | Detection/Diagnosis | Nurses will take every appropriate opportunity to assess blood pressure of teachers in aides to facilitate every detection of hypertension.Nurses will utilize correct technique‚ and appropriate use of cuff size properly maintained calibrated equipment when assessing BPNurses will be knowledgeable regarding the process involved in the diagnosis of HPN | Category Systolic
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