Diuretics are commonly known as ‘water pills’ and they are a medication that removes excess water and salt from the body. They can be used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) which can be a contributing factor in d...
Your blood pressure is recorded in two ways; how much force the blood is pumped from the heart and how much resistance the blood vessels give. In other words, how controlled your blood flow is from your heart around the rest of your body. ...
ACE inhibitors are the shortened name for a type of medication called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, which acts to lower blood pressure. High blood pressure is a long term condition that affects the blood vessels.
With so many high blood pressure treatments available, it can be hard to decide which is best. Doctors use the NICE guidelines to help them make this decision. NICE guidelines are based on research, and they tell the doctor what the most su...
High blood pressure (hypertension), can easily be measured. However, sometimes people do not realise they are suffering from high blood pressure. At times a person’s blood pressure can rise suddenly due to an underlying condition. Under such ci...
Your doctor may recommend that you take the drug Lisinopril if you have congestive heart failure, if you suffer from hypertension or you are recovering from a cardiac arrest. By helping your blood vessels to relax, this enzyme can improve b...
Blood pressure is one of the most important characteristics of a cardiovascular system. It is a build-up of fluid pressure that is exerted on the blood vessels by the continuous flow of blood. Blood pressure is considered one of the essential vital b...
There are certain substances, that once introduced into your body, will start to collect in the blood vessels. They won’t flow through those vessels and go to where they are needed. Instead, your body will recognise that you have too much of th...