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Drugs For Hypertension
Drug-induced hypertension is high blood pressure caused by using a chemical substance, drug, or medication.
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Hypertension - medication related
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Blood pressure is determined by the:
- Amount of blood the heart pumps
- Condition of the heart valves
- Pumping power of the heart
- Size and condition of the arteries
There are several types of high blood pressure.
- Essential hypertension has no cause that can be found.
- Secondary...
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Drug-induced hypertension
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypertension - medication related PreventionBe careful when taking any medication. Ask your health care provider or pharmacist about the effects, and... Read more »
Drug-induced hypertension
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypertension - medication related SymptomsThe symptoms of drug-induced hypertension are the same as those of primary hypertension, and may... Read more »
Drug-induced hypertension
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypertension - medication related TreatmentThe goal of treatment is to reduce your blood pressure to below 140/90 (below 130/80 if you have diabetes... Read more »
New drug approved for pulmonary hypertension
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for pulmonary hypertension. The drug, which will be sold under the brandname... Read more »
Eating high-salt foods dampens hypertension drugs' effects
Scientists have found that eating a high-salt diet not only contributes to hypertension, but it can also reduce the effectiveness of blood pressure... Read more »
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