About Hypertension

Charles Gerdson asked:


Hypertension is when your blood pressure is elevated to dangerous levels. This causes your blood to push against the walls of your arteries and veins straining them and making it harder for your heart to pump blood. The stronghold of your body is your heart; hypertension puts this stronghold at risk. It is an extremely dangerous situation to be in and affects tumultuous amounts of people worldwide. 3 reasons why hypertension puts your heart at risk include;



Heart Attack. A myocardial infarction is the leading cause of deaths worldwide. It occurs when the blood supply is interrupted and the heart does not gain sufficient oxygen to pump blood around the body. It is extremely dangerous and can kill the sufferer instantly, high blood pressure is attributable to a large chunk of heart attacks that occur worldwide.





Stroke. High blood pressure is the largest cause of strokes worldwide. Strokes are the second highest forms of death worldwide. Killing hundreds of thousands each year. High Blood Pressure is also the most changeable factors in preventing strokes.





Aortic Aneurysm. An aortic aneurysm is where the aorta of the heart becomes dilated and stretched, it can rupture killing the patient or severely sickening them. High blood pressure is again the easiest variable factor that can affect the cause of Aortic Aneurysms.



So high blood pressure puts your heart in serious danger, it also makes it risky to perform strenuous exercise or be susceptible to stress. The most important part of your continual health is your heart; hypertension is extremely risky and dire. It is up to you to act and save your life. For more information on how to prevent High Blood Pressure visit the link bellow. Stay Healthy and Good Luck.

Charles Gerdson



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Christian Goodman asked:


Today, I beg you to let go of prejudgments and propaganda produced by the traditional health business and instead apply your common sense. That’s the one thing that never lies.

What do I mean by that?

There is a lot of propaganda going on in the health business. After all, it is a business. And what do they want you to believe?

Their task is to brain wash you that the only possible approach to lower hypertension is to use prescription medications. They may quickly mention other things you can do in combination with drugs. But the main focus is on medications.

And like taking medications for a while wasn’t enough, they also want to keep you on them for the rest of your life. Medications suppress the symptoms. They do not cure the illness.

And what do they claim to be the cause for hypertension?

No1 – They don’t know

No2 – Genetic reasons

No3 – Connection to other diseases

And the treatment again…

Medications, Medications, Medication!

Even if the doctors admit, they most often don’t have any idea what really causes this condition, they refuse to look at any other method than drugs.

But you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out what really causes hypertension.

Here it comes… You’ve probably often experienced your blood pressure ski-rock.

Weren’t you engaged in a very stressful situation when this happened?

When your body raises your blood pressure, it’s actually doing exactly what it should be doing.

You see, when you’re faced with danger or stress, your body goes into fight and flight mood.

This is a mechanism, responsible for saving the lives of your forefathers. It was (and still is) essential to be able to run away from or fight predators.

When you reach flight or fight mood, your muscles get tense and your blood pressure roars.

There is a big problem with the modern world. We engage in stressful situations like that every day. We’re surrounded by people we don’t know. Some of them may even be murderers or human predators. At best, in every workplace there is someone ready to compete with you and take your job.

Like that wasn’t enough. We’ve the pressure of keeping our standard in the society. And the dread of failing. Worries about money is probably the biggest stress factor known. Money dread kills more people than anything else I know about.

Money doesn’t kill but the dread about it does!

This is only an example. Anything you’re stressed about will roar your blood pressure. And most people have these nagging, worrying thoughts all day and all night.

That’s the problem. What’s the answer?

There is very limited chance to drastically change the world. But you can take a few minutes brake!

And it’s actually quite easy. Giving your mind a few minutes focused brake is all it needs to recover. Your blood pressure drops drastically during these few minutes and stays down for a long time afterwards. You’ll feel relax and happy.

Most people who practice my high blood pressure exercises are back to normal blood pressure within a week and totally off any medication. Even those suffering from ski-rocking high hypertension.

You can experience the same in only a few days.



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*Boy*1-21-2010 asked:


I am 30 weeks pregnant and yesterday found out i may have this. I go in for more testing tomorrow. What are the risk? might i have to deliver early?

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FREIDA HILL asked:


A majority of population is known to be suffering from hypertension. You will be surprised to know that Hypertension (or high blood pressure) kills around 50 million Americans per year. Hyper tension is the condition of having high blood pressure above 90 mm Hg between the heart beats (diastolic) or over 140 mm Hg at the beats (systolic).

Hypertension is the condition of having high blood pressure and affects about 50 million Americans, many of whom have not been diagnosed till yet. Here are some reasons behind its occurrence:

Obesity

It has been stated that the risk of hypertension is about five times higher in obese people as compared to those having normal body weight. A definitive link between obesity and hypertension has been found using animal and clinical studies, from these it has been realized that many mechanisms are potential causes of obesity induced hypertension.

Sodium Intake: Sodium intake or high levels of salt in the daily diet are a major reason for the occurrence of hypertension. Approximately one third of the essential hypertensive population is responsive to sodium intake. Also, the water movement between cells and the interstitium plays a minor role compared to this.

Chronic overuse of alcohol is a potentially reversible cause of hypertension. Five percent of hypertension is due to alcohol consumption and 30 to 60 percent of alcoholics have hypertension. Alcohol-induced hypertension is more likely to occur in women than men. An overactive thyroid can cause the heart to pump faster and harder with the result being an elevated blood pressure.

Well, I have outlined some of the basic causes of hypertension or high blood pressure. Exercising, eating food with a lower percentage of sodium or salt and exercising daily could be some of the ways to ward off this situation.



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treznorfan asked:


My elderly aunt’s blood pressure has become significantly lower than before—it is now 75/66. Should we be concerned? What can be done to increase her pressure to a more healthy level?

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Sharon Bell asked:


 

Calcium-channel blockers, available since the late 1970s, lower blood pressure by preventing calcium from entering the arterial muscle cells. Compared to other antihypertensives, these drugs have fewer side effects but they are quite expensive. They appear to be more effective in patients who are older, black and have low renin levels.

“Calcium-channel blockers are good antihypertensive drugs too. They are also very effective against angina, so that if you’re ‘lucky’ enough to have both angina pectoris and high blood pressure, a calcium-channel blocker fits the bill. Those currently on the market. with more on the way, are nifedipine, nicardipine, verapamil, diltiazem and isradipine. Although they all lower blood pressure by dilating the arteries, these agents are not interchangeable because each has certain specific characteristics that may be good for one person and not for another,” according to Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld of the New York Hospital - Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer Center in “The Best Treatment.”

“Their side effects include constipation, dry mouth, nausea, cramps and in rare instances impotence. Nifedipine and related drugs are especially likely to cause heart palpitations and swelling of one or both feet and ankles. Constipation is more of a problem with verapamil. Like most other drugs, any of these agents can cause a rash,” warned Rosenfeld.

While we’re at it, we might as well discuss other treatments for hypertension. Prazosin, terazosin and doxazosin belong to a class of drugs called vasodilators. They act by relaxing the muscle tissues of the blood vessels, widening them so that blood pressure is reduced. These drugs don’t work well alone but are often combined with a diuretic or beta-blocker.

Of the three, prazosin is safer. Terazosin, in particular, can raise blood cholesterol levels, making things worse for you. All vasodilators, however, can make your world go round.

“The very first time you take them, they can make you dizzy and even cause you to faint, especially when you stand up suddenly from the lying position. So always start treatment with any of these agents at bedtime, and let your doctor know if they leave you lightheaded or feeling faint before you take a second dose,” Rosenfeld said.

Reserpine was once widely used during the early days of hypertension treatment. It controls the condition by depleting certain chemicals in the nervous system which maintain blood pressure.

But its side effects read like a grocery list - abdominal pain, constipation, loss of sexual desire, nausea and vomiting among others. Today’s hypertensive patient is better off with other new drugs in the market.

“One medication I absolutely shun is reserpine. It was widely used years ago when there was little else available to reduce blood pressure. However, it also affects nerves in the brain, and causes severe depression that can be prolonged and life-threatening, especially in older persons,” Rosenfeld concluded. (Next: The role of ACE inhibitors in hypertension,)

Since obesity is a factor in hypertension, it pays to lose weight. To help you shed those unwanted pounds, take Zyroxin, a safe and natural supplement that will maximize your weight loss through its unique fat-burning ingredients. For details, visit http://www.zyroxin.com.

 



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Melissa Chow asked:


Too many people believe that heredity or fate determines whether they will get high blood pressure and that there is nothing that they can do about it. But changes in your lifestyle can have a dramatic effect on your blood pressure.

According to the Lancet medical journal, hypertension or high blood pressure could affect over one billion people world wide by 2027. There’s more than enough medical literature available to begin to reverse that trend, starting with changing our lifestyle habits. Here are changes you can make today to dramatically lower the chance of you getting high blood pressure and helping to lower it if you already have it:

1. Eat more soluble fiber. Studies have consistently shown that fiber, particularly soluble fiber, results in the lowering of blood pressure. Soluble fiber helps to balance the cholesterol in your body. Soluble fiber also shows signs of providing protection from Type 2 diabetes symptoms and Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. Foods that are high in soluble fiber include - oats and oat brand, barley, beans and peas, soy, sweet potatoes, beets, mushrooms, bananas, and too many more to list here.

2. Reduce the amount of saturated fats that you eat. The human body needs fat to be at it’s most efficient, but eating saturated fats will increase your cholesterol levels and put you at greater risk for vascular disease. Even though it probably won’t be easy, you can reduce your cholesterol levels dramatically by dropping the amount of saturated fats from your diet. Them main sources of saturated fats in the American diet come from meat and milk products.

3. Replace saturated fats with polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats. These types of fats help to reduce your cholesterol levels. The more saturated fats you can replace in your diet with these types of fats, the healthier you will be. Olive oil and canola oil are good sources of monounsaturated fat. Vegetable oils and fish are good sources of polyunsaturated fats.

4. Don’t drink alcohol to excess. There is a strong correlation between alcohol consumption and high blood pressure. Under two drinks a day is ok but anything over that and every drink you take increases the chance that you will get hypertension.

5. Increase the potassium in your diet. Although not conclusive, new studies seem to suggest that eating a variety of foods high in potassium may offer some protection against getting high blood pressure. Reducing salt intake is always suggested as a means of lowering your blood pressure, but just as important may be keeping your body’s potassium and sodium levels in harmony with each other. Foods rich in potassium include lima beans, sweet potatoes, oranges, and bananas.

6. Get your blood pressure checked periodically. This is one of the simplest things you can do, and yet many people never do it. It’s always better to stop a potential problem before it can turn into something worse. Even though foods can help to control high blood pressure, some people will have such an extreme case of hypertension that they will have to take prescription medication to control it.

If you are already taking medication for your high blood pressure, never stop unless the doctor gives you the ok. When the doctor sees the results reflected in the lifestyle changes you have made, he can make the decision as to whether your prescription dosage can be reduced or even if you can go off of medication completely - but let him or her make the decision.



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Sharon Bell asked:


 

Should antihypertensives be taken for life? Doctors say this popular misconception has no scientific basis. Once blood pressure normalizes with the help of lifestyle changes and drugs, you can live without the latter afterwards. This is true provided lifestyle changes are continued even without drug therapy.

In others, drug therapy may have to be continued after a year or more. Even then, the fact that these patients didn’t use drugs for that period of time spells immense savings and freedom from side effects for a while.

But don’t stop using your prescribed drugs without your doctor’s knowledge. He or she is in a much better position to evaluate your condition and properly advice you if it’s time to quit. The important thing to remember is that taking drugs for hypertension doesn’t have to be forever.

“Although most antihypertensive drugs are usually continued for a lifetime, I often stop them after a year to see if the patient can do without them. Not infrequently they can. And even after drugs have been prescribed, don’t give up trying to lose weight because the thinner you are, the fewer pills you’ll need. Side effects from any drug, no matter how slight, are dose-related. The less you take of any medication, the better you’ll feel. It’s also a good idea to join an exercise program (if you’ve been cleared by your doctor to do so). Although exercise alone won’t lower your blood pressure significantly - neither will relaxation techniques at least not in my experience - all these steps when taken together, make medication work more effectively and in smaller doses,” according to Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld of the New York Hospital - Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer Center in “The Best Treatment.”

Since their introduction in the 1950s, the sale of antihypertensives has been picking up. Americans spend billions yearly on these drugs and there are more than 200 different medications to choose from. All belong to four major classes: diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

The choice of drug depends on several factors: the patient’s age, sex, health, race and physical condition. Side effects should also be considered. If the patient is uncomfortable with one drug, the doctor may either substitute it with a similar drug or change the medication entirely.

In treating hypertension, the physician may prescribe one drug or a combination of drugs depending on how well the patient responds to them. Make sure you tell your doctor what other ailments you have and the other medications you’re taking to avoid unfavorable drug interactions.

“Before starting any blood pressure medication, always ask your doctor about possible side effects - impotence, diarrhea, constipation, frequent urination, fatigue, rash, dizziness, worsening of asthma, a slow pulse and so on. But don’t let this litany scare you off. It’s all potential, not inevitable, and very much a matter of individual response. One person will tolerate a drug in large amounts, while another reacts badly to a tiny dose. Also, if you’re being treated by more than one doctor because you have several different conditions, make sure each of them knows what medications the others are prescribing. Drug interaction during the treatment of hypertension can be dangerous,” Rosenfeld said. (Next: Diuretics for hypertension.)

Since obesity is a factor in hypertension, it pays to lose weight. To help you shed those unwanted pounds, take Zyroxin, a safe and natural supplement that will maximize your weight loss through its unique fat-burning ingredients. For details, visit http://www.zyroxin.com.



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Robert Baird asked:


Emergency hypertension can result from several disorders, drugs, and procedures. Be alert for any of the following in your patient’s history.

Cardiovascular Disorders

acute left ventricular failure

acute myocardial infarction

dissecting aortic aneurysm

unstable angina pectoris

worsening of chronic hypertension

Neurologic Disorders

cerebrovascular accident

head trauma

hypertensive encephalopathy

intracranial hemorrhage

spinal cord disease

subarachnoid hemorrhage

Renal Disorders

acute glomerulonephritis

renal parenchymatous disease

renovascular hypertension

Other Disorders

eclampsia

necrotizing vasculitis

pheochromocytoma

preeclampsia

scleroderma crisis

vasculitis

Drugs

amphetamines

clonidine (withdrawal syndrome)

cocaine

lysergic acid diethylamide

monoamine oxidase inhibitors taken with

foods containing tyramine

oral contraceptives

phencyclidine

sympathomimetic drugs

Medical and Surgical Procedures

carotid artery manipulation

coronary artery bypass surgery

Diagnostic Tests for Cad

A physician uses certain tests to assess the patient’s risk of CAD, others to indicate whether he has CAD, and still others to determine if he has had an MI-a serious complication of CAD.

Blood Tests

A physician typically orders a serum lipid profile to assess the patient’s risk of CAD. A total blood cholesterol level below 200 mg/dl indicates a relatively low risk of CAD. A level of 200 to 239 mg/dl indicates a moderate risk; one that exceeds 239 mg/dl indicates a serious risk of CAD.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) and LDL cholesterollevels may help predict the risk of CAD more accurately than total cholesterol levels. An elevated LDL cholesterol level indicates an increased risk of CAD, but a high HDL cholesterol level indicates a lower risk.

A series of cardiac serum enzyme assays can confirm an MI. Total creatine kinase (CK) levels rise within 6 hours after the start of an Ml and peak in 12 to 24 hours after cardiac tissue death. When cardiac tissue dies, CK-MB isoenzymes, which are found only in myocardial cells, enter the blood­stream. Measuring their level can help determine the amount of myocardial damage. Cardiac troponin levels may be better indicators of myocardial damage than CK levels .

The lactate dehydrogenase (LD) level also can indicate an MI. The blood’s LD level rises 24 to 48 hours after an MI and peaks in 3 to 6 days. Two of the five isoenzymes that make up LD-LD1 and LD2-appear primarily in the heart. Normally, the LD2 level is higher than the LD1 level. But when a patient has had an MI, the LD1 level is higher.

Other blood tests, such as aspartate aminotransferase and myoglobin protein levels, also may be used to detect an ML However, because these tests are not specific for MI, they aren’t commonly used. With an MI, the level of serum aspartate aminotransferase, formerly called serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, rises. But because serum aspartate aminotransferase doesn’t contain any heart-specific isoenzymes, the results aren’t definitive. The myoglobin protein level is highly sensitive to myocardial injury, but an elevated level doesn’t confirm an MI because trauma, inflammation, and ischemia also can increase the myoglobin protein level.



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Nick Johnson asked:


There is a rare disease that you or a loved one of yours may unknowingly be contracting symptoms of and has been known about and studied for at least a decade.

This condition is called primary pulmonary hypertension, or PPH, and in recent years, there have been only as much as about 1,000 new diagnoses of it in the United States. Signs of primary pulmonary hypertension can appear on anyone at any age, even small children, but those who should especially watch out for them are women between the ages of 20 and 40.

In the initial stages, you are most likely to experience fatigue; symptoms that come later include difficult breathing, lightheadedness, dizziness, possible fainting spells, swollenness in the ankles or legs, chest pain, bluish discoloration of the lips and other body parts (also known as cyanosis), and coughing up blood.

It is uncertain what leads to the signs of primary pulmonary hypertension and how best to diagnose it. The causes are speculated to include genetics, familial predisposition, and diseases in the immune system, Raynaud’s syndrome, appetite suppressants, cocaine, HIV, scleroderma, and systemic lupus erytematosus. New treatments are still being tested, and the most effective ones vary widely from patient to patient.

Thus far, it is known that you can orally take drugs that help lower blood pressure, such as calcium channel-blockers, anticoagulants, or diuretics. Other options include intravenous prostacyclin, supplemental oxygen (which some would need throughout the day), or, as a last resort, lung/heart-lung transplantation which must be approved after an evaluation at a lung transplantation center.

Whichever treatments you decide upon, be encouraged that they can help you gradually return to normal functioning, especially if you have not needed a diagnosis until after the age of 40 and if your signs of primary pulmonary hypertension do not include a history of heart failure.

The median amount of time PPH symptoms take to come to fuller development is said to be three years. Because signs of primary pulmonary hypertension are so difficult to detect, you should seek out a doctor who has the latest technology available and therefore has the best chance to detect PPH while it is in its early stages.

You cannot afford to risk your health or your future; you should take necessary actions to fight PPH as soon as possible. Take the signs of primary pulmonary hypertension that you experience seriously, especially if they are over an extended period of time.



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