calcium ion influx across cardiac and smooth muscle cells‚ thus decreasing myocardial contractility and oxygen demand; also dilates coronary arteries and arterioles Alone or with other agents in the managementof hypertension‚angina pectoris and vasospastic angina Use cautiously in patients receiving other pheripheral vasodilators‚ especialy those with severe aortic stenosis‚ and in those with heart failure. Beacause drug is metabolized by the liver ‚ use cautiously
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changes to her lifestyle to try and reverse the deterioration in her health he has observed since her last visit. With Mrs. X’s blood pressure measuring 135/85mmHg it is placing her slightly at risk for entering levels of high blood pressure and hypertension. High levels of blood pressure are 140/90 mmHg and above. Therefore‚ Mrs. X is at risk of entering these high levels. Her physician is advising her to adopt a healthier life style to make sure the levels
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Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries (blood vessels) that carry the blood throughout the body. High blood pressure‚ also called hypertension‚ means that the pressure in the arteries is above the normal range. What is pregnancy-induced hypertension? Pregnancy-induced hypertension—which may also be called pre-eclampsia‚ toxemia‚ or toxemia of pregnancy—is
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Hyperparathyroidism occurs as a result of too much parathyroid hormone being produced by the parathyroid glands. The parathyroid hormone acts to balance the calcium level in the blood and in tissues that need calcium to function properly. When the calcium level increases‚ it will cause symptoms that point to hyperparathyroidism. The extra calcium in the blood comes from the bones so fractures can occur. Blood work as well as bone density scanning will be used to diagnose hyperparathyroidism. Treatment
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Acupuncture has been studied for its effectiveness in lowering blood pressure but there is not enough evidence to support the facts if it really works. References 1. www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/hypertension-diagnosis-tests ©2005-2014 WebMD‚ LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD does not provide medical advice‚ diagnosis or treatment. 2
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Reflective Notes This case represented one of my first patient encounters‚ and I learned how important the interview is related to the process of an examination. The past medical‚ personal and family history can help clinicians process the pertinent information that builds a strong review of systems. For example‚ the patient disclosed that he had been in a motorcycle collision that was associated with alcohol fifteen years ago. He also disclosed that his father suffered from an alcohol addiction
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disorder will present with large kidneys‚ pain in the flank or abdominal region‚ chills‚ fever‚ hematuria‚ hypertension and blood vessel abnormalities. Unfortunately‚ no proven treatment is available for ADPKD. However‚ supportive and preventative care with the main goal been slowing the progression of renal failure‚ managing complications and prolonging life. Diet modification‚ control of hypertension‚ pain is of great importance. Management control of cholesterol levels which could further lead to
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Running head: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Congestive Heart Failure – Case Study Pathophysiology – BSRN – 420 Instructors: October 10‚ 2010 Report on Congestive Heart Failure The heart is a muscle‚ the most important one in the body. It works like a pump; it receives blood from the body and pumps the blood into the lungs‚ where it receives oxygen. This oxygen rich blood is then pumped out in to the body system to nourish the body. Congestive heart failure occurs when this pumping
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Angina Pectoris Angina pectoris is a medical condition that literally means a choked chest. The victim feels acute pain in his chest for a few seconds‚ and then it goes away. This occurs when myocardium cells‚ the muscle portion of your heart‚ are temporarily denied oxygen. At this stage they do not die‚ but maybe weakened. If left untreated and the disease continues‚ a serious condition known as myocardial infraction or commonly called a heart attack may occur. This can severely damage the
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Dietary supplements are very beneficial to ones body if they are taken correctly. This paper will give you a look into the pro’s and cons of taking dietary supplements and how they affect the human body. We will also look into the government’s guidelines regarding dietary supplements. Dietary supplements are considered to be elements you can eat or drink. A dietary supplement can be inorganic‚ vitamin‚ mineral‚ herbs‚ amino acids‚ and can contain all or parts of these elements. Supplements
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