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When discussing heart health, heart attacks and cardiacarrest are two terms that are often mistaken for one another. Understanding the difference between heart attack and cardiacarrest can help in recognizing symptoms, seeking prompt medical care, and even saving lives. What is CardiacArrest?
High BloodPressure (Hypertension) Persistent high bloodpressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Medications Medications are often the first line of treatment for cardiomegaly and can include: ACE inhibitors or ARBs , which help lower bloodpressure and reduce the workload on the heart.
Aprocitentan (Tryvio) Approved: March 20, 2024 Indication: Hypertension in adults Administration: Oral Mechanism: Endothelin A and B receptor antagonist Developer: Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Significance: First and only FDA-approved endothelin receptor antagonist for high bloodpressure that remains uncontrolled with existing treatments.
It occurs when blood flow to the coronary arteries is restricted, frequently by a bloodclot, which can harm the heart muscle and result in consequences like heart disease or sudden cardiacarrest. Bloodpressure is high. A significant risk factor for heart disease is high bloodpressure.
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