#Blood pressure medication

[spooniestrong]

#spooniestrong #spoonie #blood pressure medication #recall #medication recall

[wellhealthhub]

What Are The Normal Blood Pressure Levels? A Comprehensive Guide

Learn about the numbers that define normal blood pressure and why they are crucial for your heart health and overall wellness. Table of Content Introduction: The Pulse of Life The Science Behind Blood Pressure Systolic vs Diastolic: The Highs and Lows Blood Pressure Ranges: What the Numbers Mean Age and Gender: How They Affect Your Readings The Dangers of High Blood Pressure The Risks of…

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#Age and Gender #blood pressure #Blood Pressure Management #Blood Pressure Medication #Blood Pressure Misconceptions #Blood Pressure Monitoring #Blood Pressure Myths #Cardiovascular Health #Children and Blood Pressure #Diastolic Pressure #Diet and Blood Pressure #Elderly and Blood Pressure #Exercise and Blood Pressure #FAQs #Health Risks #Healthcare Providers #Heart health #High blood pressure #lifestyle choices #Low Blood Pressure #natural remedies #Normal Range #Pregnancy and Blood Pressure #Stress and Blood Pressure #Systolic Pressure #Treatment Plans

[neuroguru]

VA’s new “burden-free” study method finds two blood pressure drugs equally effectiveDecember 15, 2022Contributed by the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Integrated Care Community“This trial has shown that large, embedded trials are operationally feasible.”A large VA clinical trial found that the blood pressure drug chlorthalidone (CTD) was not superior to hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) for the…

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#blood pressure #Blood pressure medication #research blood #VA hospital #veterans administration

[itzabouthealth]

Understanding Hypertension: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. In this article, we will delve into the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for hypertension.

What is Hypertension?

Hypertension is a condition in which the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently high. A blood pressure reading of 130/80 mm Hg or higher is considered as high blood pressure.

Causes of Hypertension

There are several factors that can contribute to the development of hypertension, including:

Genetics: Some people may have a genetic predisposition to high blood pressure.

Lifestyle: Unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of developing hypertension.

Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions such as kidney disease, hormonal imbalances, and sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure.

Age: The risk of developing hypertension increases with age.

Symptoms of Hypertension

In many cases, hypertension does not produce any noticeable symptoms. However, in severe cases, it may cause symptoms such as:

Headaches

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Blurred vision

Nausea and dizziness

Diagnosis of Hypertension

Hypertension is diagnosed through a simple blood pressure test. Your doctor will measure your blood pressure using a device called a sphygmomanometer and will record the results. It is recommended to have your blood pressure checked at least once a year.

Treatment Options for Hypertension

The treatment of hypertension involves a combination of lifestyle changes and medications. Some common treatments include:

Lifestyle changes: This includes maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, and managing stress.

Medications: If lifestyle changes are not enough, your doctor may prescribe medications to help lower your blood pressure. Some common medications include angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics.

Prevention of Hypertension

By following a healthy lifestyle and having regular check-ups, you can lower your risk of developing hypertension. Some simple steps you can take include:

Eating a healthy diet that is low in salt and high in fresh fruits and vegetables.

Maintaining a healthy weight.

Engaging in regular physical activity.

Avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption.

Managing stress through techniques such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises.

Conclusion

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is important to understand the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for hypertension, as it increases the risk of various serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke. Lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and stress management, are often recommended as the first line of treatment for hypertension. In some cases, medication may also be prescribed by a healthcare provider to help control blood pressure. Regular monitoring and management of hypertension are crucial to maintaining good health and reducing the risk of long-term complications.

Additionally, it is important to be proactive and take steps to prevent the development of hypertension. This may include maintaining a healthy weight, reducing salt and alcohol intake, quitting smoking, and managing stress. Regular check-ups with a healthcare provider and monitoring of blood pressure at home can help detect and manage hypertension early on.

It’s also important to keep in mind that hypertension can be hereditary, so it’s important to be aware of any family history of the condition. Early detection and treatment of hypertension can help prevent serious health problems and improve quality of life.

In summary, understanding hypertension and taking steps to prevent and manage the condition is crucial for maintaining good health. A combination of lifestyle changes and medication, if necessary, can help control blood pressure and reduce the risk of long-term health problems.

#healthy blood pressure #blood pressure #Blood Pressure Complications #Preventing High Blood Pressure #Blood Pressure Monitoring #Natural Remedies for Blood Pressure #Blood Pressure Medication #Blood Pressure Diet #Healthy Lifestyle for Blood Pressure #Blood Pressure Test #High Blood Pressure Risk Factors

[joseywritesng]

Is There a Best Time of Day to Take Your Blood Pressure Pill?

Is There a Best Time of Day to Take Your Blood Pressure Pill?

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It doesn’t seem to matter what time of day or night you take your blood pressure medication, a new study finds. The results of a randomized study of more than 21,000 patients with high blood pressure followed for more than five years show that protection against heart attack, stroke and vascular…

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#blood pressure medication #hypertension #timing of blood pressure medication

[omensofatimelord]

The thing about testosterone being a controlled substance means that acess to it for hrt is restricted. While it makes access a significant issue for many people and an easy and effective way to prevent trans men and mascs from transitioning (as we've seen terfs campaign for and succeed at doing in Britain) it also means that is very easy for health care professionals to be able to take it away from trans men/mascs arbitrarily. This is most aborant in cases where trans men/mascs are forced to detransition to gain access to abortions after being raped. However, the first sign of an issues tangentially related to hormones a gp, without any training in trans people or hormones, can and will stop a person's testosterone. Apart from how stressful it is to know that for the rest of your life you'll be dependent on the goodwill of a random person, this has measurable negative consequences for a trans person subjected too it.

Going off t fucking sucks at the best of time, but being forced off t will most likely result in depression and worsening mental health for a trans man/masc, who are already one of the most likely groups to attempt suicide. It can also put a trans person at risk if they suddenly start being visibly trans again, especially if they're closeted in, say, a work place environment. Trans people, including trans men, are already one of the most targeted groups of harassment and violence and sexual assalt and forcibly reducing or stopping t can out people and risk their safety. And a gp won't see this or care about this, or attempt to treat a trans man/masc first or ask for their opinion or situation.

Ultimately, testosterone is seen as entirely optional and so the first resort when something goes wrong it to take it away, when it should be considered the last resort, and is considered the last resort for cis men. And as long as testosterone continues to be a controlled substance it will remain like this.

(edit for clarification: I am a kiwi, this post was intended as a general critique of accessing t through health care systems - based in my lived experience in NZ and what ive heard from international trans ppl; including but not limited to the USA)

#Transandrophobia #This rant brought to you by my gp threatening my health and safety by stopping t for a couple conditions that would be treated if I were ci #Excess hemoglobin is documented but not well understood in trans men but there are option available that aren't no t #And high blood pressure runs in the family but no one's making my dad take t suppressants even though no medication is particularly effecti #If she asked me I would rather have gout and t than neither #But I don't get an option #And if I shout to loudly I'm scared they'll not let me ever take it again #She won't even put me back on the weekly injections I'm supposed to be on now that the shortage is over #Despite the fact she's worried my t levels are too high after the injection #(Which given they're normal after a week and how much I dislike the roller coster effect should be the first thing) #But if I start on the limited options and how t is seen as so optional shortages don't matter and different options don't matter

[uncanny-tranny]

Passing as a trans man is a nuanced and complex topic, but one thing I have been noticing as somebody who is a cis-passing (white) trans man is the way I'm treated when there is conflict.

I've noticed that in conflict, people are almost meek around me, willing for me to try working with them up until a woman is involved. When a woman (or, really, anybody who the other party assumes is one) is part of the conflict, they direct all their anger and rage to them. It's fucking insane the way a woman is treated when there is conflict, even if it isn't her fucking fault. These people are fundamental cowards for seeing my manhood as the only reason they can't be openly hostile to me, but it reveals a lot about how a misogynist thinks on an almost primal level.

I'm watching the women and people around me I care about being torn apart by people, and that's unacceptable. I can't sit around to watch it, and I don't want to do that. I need other people to perhaps read this and remember to not stand by if there is something that you can tangibly do to help, even if it's to lend a listening ear or let the person vent.

#feminism #misogyny #misogyny tw #before writing this i was worried about my blood pressure because i'm fucking angry #i hate the way cowards will look at me and see a man and be scared of me until they see a woman they feel strong enough to abuse #and i have faced my own experiences with misogyny and abuse now that i have transitioned and am recognized as male... #...like i had NEVER been catcalled until i medically transitioned. and now that i'm much more male i have been catcalled MULTIPLE times... #...which is why this topic is nuanced and complex and i hate this idea that we can bulldoze it down flat to 'make it make sense' #i want to always believe in people but i'm not a fool. i am not willing to stand around and just pretend like this shit doesn't happen #i WATCH this shit happen. i WITNESS it and HEAR it and i try to find some way to help the woman and/or person in question #and i know there's this aspect of white privilege in this where my white manhood is seen as a lesser threat #i can absolutely imaging a Black or otherwise MoC trans person not being given this level of grace from the get-go #i'm angry right now and i hope that my words are making sense. i want to address as much as possible but i'm sure you understand

[chuthulhu-reads]

[ID: A panel from Dungeon Meshi. Laios, looking downcast, is saying, "I thought Shuro would understand," while looking at Chilchuck, who is freaking out. Chilchuck's hands are fisted in his hair and his eyes are bugging out of his skull as he screams, "He's obviously the absolute worst one to tell!" At the opposite side of the panel from Laios, Kabru is also looking downcast and quietly agreeing, "He really was, wasn't he?" End ID.]

I'm howling this looks SO much like the "Ponyo loves...!" meme but the energy is SO opposite. Chilchuck hates... mimics! Chilchuck hates... eating weird monsters! Chilchuck hates... Laios' combination of good heart and social ineptitude possibly getting them all arrested and/or murdered!

#Dungeon Meshi #Delicious in Dungeon #Dunmeshi #Chilchuck loves... his blood pressure medication!

[heartbeat-eras]

8?

8 - have I ever been stethed by anyone.?

Not in a cardiophile kinda of way. Only really at the doctor, however when my friend was training to be a nurse every time he would hang the requirement was that he could practice taking our vitals. I spent the whole time trying to control my breathing and heart rate so it didn’t give me away but he explained what we were listening for when taking blood pressure and let me try. I got to listen to his heart and mine for the first (hhehehe not first) and played dumb with how to use the stethoscope.

Up until joining Tumblr about a month ago I was very shy about my cardiophilia but the acceptance and respect I’ve received has been awesome and it makes me feel like I can trust and be vulnerable with someone to be gentle and respectful of her in real life too some day.

Anyways I thought it would be fun to record my heart while answering this to make it interesting and see what she has to add … 😃

#cardiophile #cardiophilia #female heartbeat #heartbeat #beating heart #pounding heart #self stething #blood pressure #medical examination

[wellhealthhub]

11 Essential Facts About The Normal Blood Pressure You Can't Afford to Ignore

Discover the important facts about normal blood pressure and why it matters for your health. Don’t ignore these essential insights! Introduction to Normal Blood Pressure Welcome to the world of blood pressure, a vital indicator of your overall health. Understanding what constitutes “the normal blood pressure” is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll…

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#American Heart Association #Blood Pressure Complications #Blood Pressure Measurement #Blood Pressure Medication #Blood Pressure Monitoring #Blood Pressure Range #Cardiovascular Health #DASH Diet #Diastolic Pressure #Exercise and Blood Pressure #Healthcare provider #Heart health #High blood pressure #Lifestyle Changes #Low Blood Pressure #Normal Blood Pressure #risk factors #stress management #Systolic Pressure

[skyloftian-nutcase]

Four, telling a story: So anyway, dude’s BP is like 90/50–

Hyrule: Oof, that’s a little low.

Four, waving a dismissive hand: Oh no, it’s fine, he was chilling at like 60/30 before. So anyway, he’s doing fine while my other guy—

Hyrule, whispering to Legend: Has he just become desensitized to bad vital signs?

Legend, shrugging: He works in the ICU, Rulie, bad vital signs are normal to him.

Wild, also whispering: You think he’s ever seen a BP of like 10/0 or something??

Twilight: Wild, that’s just called being dead.

#lu in healthcare #Wild still has some medical basics to learn #the other day I was talking about something that normal people apparently find bad and I was just like ‘eh 🤷🏻‍♀️’ and it made me laugh #Four has seen many things in the ICU it’ll take more than a soft blood pressure to make him anxious #lu four #lu legend #lu wild #lu twilight #lu hyrule

[notbecauseofvictories]

sidenote on the recent medical care, I do think that taking blood pressure is one of the most darkly amusing parts of the whole process.

“Good morning, sick person humbly approaching what is considered one of the most broken and expensive systems in the United States of America! I understand you just stepped off a scale (gosh, I hope you’re not one of those people who has a complicated relationship with their body!) then lied to me about how often you exercise and how many drinks you have per week. Now I want you to perch inelegantly at the end of this slightly-too-tall table and try not to crinkle the butcher paper underneath you (you’re still thinking about the number on the scale, aren’t you?) as I administer THE STRESS TEST. Take some deep breaths and be zen, because this is a test and it has mostly wrong answers.”

[brief interlude where a child’s arm floatie is tightened punishingly around your bicep, and you try desperately to think about raindrops, copper kettles, kittens and mittens, etc.]

“....hm, yes, that is one of the wrong answers.”

#tw medical #the woman I was working with was very nice about it - she was very worried about the first measurement but waited another 10 minutes #and took it again; at which point I had mostly calmed the hell down #but seriously. not a good measure of someone's actual blood pressure. #celestial emporium of benevolent knowledge

[roo-bastmoon]

Halp Roo Has Lost all Marbles

Could someone very gently please step on my face and slowly provide evidence that Jungkook is not in fact sporting a wedding band from Tiffany's?

I would actually be grateful if you disabused me of the notion that after all the shit that's gone down the last week, Jimin saw JK off to the states but not before he put a ring on it (symbolically of course, as equal marriage is not legal in South Korea yet).

Please.

Please someone hold me down and gently smack sense into me; I will heartily thank you.

I actually cringe every time I have a delulu thought like this.

P.S. I don't think Jungkook cares what other people think; he's going to keep drawing lines tethering him to Jimin.

#jikook #jimin #jungkook #jikook have no compassion for my poor nerves #jikook should pay for my blood pressure medication #what the hell now jikook #i need a padded room and i'd be the first to tell you that

[guysmedical2]

routine exams

#stethoscope #auscultation #blood pressure #male medical

[tachyheart]

Heart Tour and check every valve and spot with ECG and BP monitor using two cuffs manual and automatic one.

Heart is beating a little bit fast with many skips ,everything is visible and can be listened. I hope u enjoy If some one wanna play with my heart and do some roleplay with me as a Patient. Contact with me.

#Cardiology #Health #ECG #Tachycardia #Heartbeat #BloodPressure #Stethoscope #Monitoring #Assessment #Rhythm #Examination #Equipment #Medical #Checkup #Values #Blood Pressure #Heart #Vital Signs #Measurement #Cardiophiles #Heartbeats #Heart Sounds #Heart Study #Cardiac Passion #Heart Rhythms #Heart Science #Heartbeat Art #Heart Listening #Cardiac Sounds #Cardiac Enthusiasm

[littleplasticrat]

Had my blood pressure taken today and the reading was so insane that it palpably frightened the healthcare provider

I didn't know how to tell them that I'd just ALMOST accidentally shown everyone in the room some fucking filthy Patreon drops from @meanbossart 😬

She took another reading at the end of the appointment and it was confirmed that I actually have the blood pressure of a sleeping saint when I'm not worried about outing myself as a rampaging pervert

#Medical #Life for littleplasticrat #Blood pressure #Just practice good Internet browser tab hygiene kids