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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Can Reperate cause a light headed feeling?

I eat a healthy diet, am not overweight, and exercise regularly, but still have rather high blood pressure, so I recently bought a Resperate machine.

I have used my new Resperate twice. At my first session my bpm started at 21 (rather high) but by following the tones...

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What is the treatment for peripheral vascular disease?

Topic - Medical Conditions

Q: I have high BP and am diabetic, and by means of medicines and lifestyle modifications, these are under control ie. readings are 100/60 and 4.6 respectively. But I suffer from PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) as well. Will PVD hinder the effects of the medicines for BP and diabetes in the future? A: You are doing an excellent job of controlling your blood pressure and blood glucose. Good control of diabetes and high blood pressure is the mainstay of slowing the progression of peripheral vascular disease. It may take more medication or different medications to keep you in good control as...

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Medication: Atacand/ Candesartan (ARB)

Topic - Medication: Atacand/ Candesartan (ARB)

How Atacand Reduces Blood Pressure Atacand (Candesartan) is one of a new class of blood pressure medication called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Angiotensin II is a chemical that causes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract (tighten). This in turn narrows the blood vessels. This narrowing increases the pressure within the blood vessels and can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Atacand works by blocking the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced. Other ARB medications include Diovan, Avapro, Cozaar, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times...