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9 Things to Monitor When Taking Medication for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

Conquering CHD

Blood Pressure Many medications used to treat congenital heart disease can affect blood pressure levels. It’s crucial to monitor your blood pressure regularly and report any significant changes to your healthcare provider so they can adjust the dosage of the medication accordingly.

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Medications for Congenital Heart Disease: What Every Parent Should Know

Conquering CHD

Blocking this enzyme helps relax blood vessels so there is a wider opening for better blood flow. This will lower blood pressure, making it easier for the heart to pump. POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: Potential adverse reactions include coughing, dizziness, kidney problems, and low blood pressure.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

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Risk factors for PAD include smoking; having Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, atherosclerosis in other parts of the body (such as coronary artery disease); and being age 75 years or older. and Global Data From the American Heart Association. Black adults with PAD in the U.S.

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2024’s Mid-Year Review: FDA-Approved Cardiorenal Metabolic Drugs and Devices 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

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 blood pressure that remains uncontrolled with existing treatments.