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Forum - RESPeRATE News & Announcements
Topic - RESPeRATE on MAYO Clinic and CNN

RESPeRATE continures to be mentioned on the MAYO clinic web site:

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"Relaxation techniques may include muscle relaxation exercises, guided imagery, meditation and deep-breathing exercises. You can also use a medical device called Resperate, which is designed to help lower...

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Does having a congenital heart problem lead to high blood pressure?

Topic - Medical Conditions

Q: I had an SVASD with a PAPVR repaired in 1960 through open heart surgery. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with high BP and suffered a stroke. Do adults with congenital birth defects that were repaired as children have a higher incidence of high blood pressure? Was my high BP caused by the stroke? A: Having a congenital heart problem increases the risk of heart related disease in adulthood. Surgical repair should not be viewed as a cure but rather as a method to restore more normal function. Lifelong regular check-ups with a physician are recommended. Without knowing if your...

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Medication: Cozaar/ losartan (ARB)

Topic - Medication: Cozaar/ losartan (ARB)

How Cozaar Reduces Blood Pressure Cozaar (losartan) 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). Cozaar 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, Atacand, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are...