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Forum - RESPeRATE News & Announcements
Topic - RESPeRATE featured on WNBC-TV
RESPeRATE was featured on WNBC-TV NY on Friday September 15th. Dr. Max Gomez, the station's medical reporter discussed RESPeRATE's role in reducing hypertension and interviewed cardiologist Dr. A. Spokojny and RESPeRATE user John Simmons about their experience with the device.
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Treating uncontrolled high blood pressure
Topic - Misc
Q: My BP is high: 200+/-10 over 120+/- 10 I have tried all the meds made and have been checked for every known cause with no results. They cause drug induced gout/other problems. I have been to a number of clinics with no result. Will this machine [Resperate] work for me?
A: RESPeRATE has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure. Studies have shown that the higher the blood pressure, the better the reduction expected. It should help you control your pressure. However, your blood pressure is so high you might still require medication to be...
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Medication: Avapro/ irbesartan (ARB)
Topic - Medication: Avapro/ irbesartan (ARB)
How Avapro Reduces Blood Pressure
Avapro (irbesartan) 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).
Avapro 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, Cozaar, Atacand, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar.
Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are...
