Hypertension The Remaining Part!

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Let's complete our topic on Hypertension.

The best way to treat hypertension is to just change your lifestyle,

but many times, patients need other medications and therapies.

No more than 2 percent of hypertensive patients can be treated

surgically. There are basically four groups of drugs a physician

would prescribe a hypertension patient.

Diuretics is the is usually the first choice a doctor would prescribe.

It helps by increasing the rate your body eliminates urine and salt.

However, this can also increase your cholesterol level, make you

urinate more frequently, and may cause a loss of potassium.

Beta-Adrenergic Blockers drugs are usually prescribed if a diuretic

does not help bring your blood pressure down, and sometimes

are used in combination with diuretics. Beta-adrenergic blockers

work by blocking the effects of adrenaline in your body. This

means that it will cause your heart to beat slower, with less force

against your blood vessels. Common side effects are lethargy and

fatigue. Some of these may also decrease the level of "good"

cholesterol.

Calcium Channel Blockers rugs block the calcium from goi g to

your cells, which decreases the chance of r your arteries to

become narrow.

For severe high blood pressure, Hydralazine and diazoxide and

some other drugs may be used. For an emergency situation, when

high blood pressure threatens someone's life, nitroprusside

may be used. Other options for therapy include reserpine,

rauwolfia, alkaloids, and guanethidine.

There are many things we can do to prevent high blood pressure.

These things include.

Have our blood pressure checked regularly

Watching our weight

Not drinking alcohol

Eating foods that are low in fat, cholesterol, and salt and high in

fiber.

Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables

Not smoking

Exercising regularly

Reducing stress and practicing relaxation techniques.

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