Acebutolol (By mouth) a-se-BUE-toe-lol Treats high blood pressure, chest pain, and irregular heartbeat. This medicine is a beta-blocker. Drug classes Antianginal, Antiarrhythmic,…
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Aceon (see Perindopril (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Perindopril (By mouth) per-IN-doe-pril Treats high blood pressure and coronary artery disease (CAD). This medicine is an ACE inhibitor. Drug classes Antihypertensive,…
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Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. These arteries carry blood from your heart to…
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Pulmonary Hypertension (PH): Treatments
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Pulmonary Hypertension (PH): Treatments Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. These arteries carry blood from your heart…
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Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS) Narrowing of the artery that supplies blood to the kidney, often resulting in hypertension and kidney damage. Treatments…
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Metabolic Syndrome
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Metabolic Syndrome A grouping of health conditions associated with an increased risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Conditions include hypertension,…
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Nephrologist A doctor who treats people who have kidney problems or related conditions, such as hypertension. Nephrologist was last modified: June 24th,…
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Prevention
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Prevention A condition present when blood flows through the blood vessels with a force greater than normal. Also…