Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Like other risk factors for heart disease, the key is to maintain normal blood pressure for as long as possible. Most people with high blood pressure will be treated with an ACE inhibitor, ARB, calcium channel blocker or a diuretic. It is not enough. Lifetime Blood Pressure. What Medication To Get To Target? N Engl J Med.

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Often referred to as the silent killer, hypertension can quietly damage your heart and other vital organs over time. Understanding how high blood pressure impacts your heart and learning to manage it can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall health. What Is High Blood Pressure?

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Conquering CHD

JUNE 20, 2023

Congenital heart disease is a daunting diagnosis for any parent. We’ll cover common types of medications used to treat congenital heart disease, what parents should know about their use, and potential side effects to watch out for. This will lower blood pressure, making it easier for the heart to pump.

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Open Heart

APRIL 24, 2024

Frailty, chronic kidney disease and ischaemic heart disease increased significantly versus the first period (p<0.001). were on a beta blocker and on an ACE inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker/angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor, respectively.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The primary goals of treatment are to address the root cause, reduce the heart’s workload, and prevent complications like heart failure. Medications Medications are often the first line of treatment for cardiomegaly and can include: ACE inhibitors or ARBs , which help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart.

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DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

SGLT-2 inhibitors were initially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar. A heart attack can damage the heart muscle in ways that sometimes lead to heart failure, a condition in which the heart becomes too weak or too stiff to effectively pump blood throughout the body.

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The British Journal of Cardiology

JANUARY 16, 2024

One third of people over the age of 55 years would benefit by gaining an average of 11 years free from a cardiac event or stroke (subsequently termed the vaccination approach).

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