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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Comment and questions from a newish user
I have some comments and questions having been using Resperate for about three weeks. I purchased the machine after positive comments from my brother and, whatever short term results are achieved, my mind set and common sense suggests that setting aside regular and pleasant periods for what amounts to relaxation...
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Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
I was diagnosed with 'left ventricle hypertension; will the ventricle walls return to normal over time with medication?
Topic - Medical Conditions
Q: I had a nuclear scan that showed I was `left ventricular hypertensive.` My Dr. explained that the walls of the left ventricle thicken to better pump blood to the body. I am taking 20 mg of benicar daily and have average readings of 124/78. Do the ventricle walls return to normal? A: Studies have shown that treating high blood pressure can result in regression of left ventricular wall enlargement. Your current blood pressure is in an acceptable range but I would still make any of the lifestyle changes your doctor has recommended such as having a regular exercise program and...
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Medication: Ziac (Combination)
Topic - Medication: Ziac (Combination)
How Ziac Reduces Blood Pressure Ziac is a combination drug composed of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and bisoprolol. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) a thiazide diuretic (water pill) decreases the amount of fluid in your body by increasing the amount of salt and water you lose in your urine. Bisprolol is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent or more commonly known as Beta Blockers. Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline. By blocking the action of the involuntary nervous system on the heart, beta blockers relieve stress on the heart. Ziac slows the heart...
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