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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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