Heart BMJ

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Resistant hypertension is a condition where blood pressure levels remain elevated above target despite changes in lifestyle and concurrent use of at least three antihypertensive agents, including a long-acting calcium channel blocker (CCB), a blocker of the renin-angiotensin system (ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker) and a diuretic.

Hypertension 59

Hypertension ACE Inhibitor Blood Pressure Research 59

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:In 2014, the Eighth Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC8) included race-specific recommendations for antihypertensive treatments (e.g. calcium channel blockers [CCBs] for Black persons).

ACE Inhibitor 40

ACE Inhibitor Stroke Strokes Blood Pressure 40

Conquering CHD

JUNE 20, 2023

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS : While diuretics can be effective in managing symptoms such as edema and hypertension, possible side effects include electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, and hypotension. ACE Inhibitors WHAT THEY DO : ACE inhibitors block the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) which causes narrowing of blood vessels.

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease ACE Inhibitor 52

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Anemia Severe, untreated anemia can force the heart to pump more blood to compensate for the lower oxygen levels in the blood, potentially leading to enlargement.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm 52