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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Rechargeable Batteries

Hello,

Marguerite suggested to one user that, to ensure long life of the unit, one should never use rechargeable batteries. Can someone explain why they are are not recommended? I have used them for years in radios and other small electonic devices - BP monitor for example...

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Does taking edta for oral chelation help lower blood pressure?

Topic - Medication Interactions

Q: Does taking EDTA for oral chelation help lower BP? A: The FDA has approved the use of EDTA as a treatment for heavy metal poisoning, not hypertension. There are people who believe it is effective orally to lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. The medical data to support this is scanty. There are a few studies where a very small number of patients took varying doses of EDTA for a short period of time with beneficial results.

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Medication: Diovan/ valsartan (ARB)

Topic - Medication: Diovan/ valsartan (ARB)

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