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Hypertensive Exercises
People who suffer from high blood pressure can exercise regularly in order to stabilize their blood pressure levels. Even this is recommended by any expert in the field. Always controlled levels and without high demands, this will help much to be able to stabilize this problem.
For those who suffer from hypertension, the ideal is isotonic type exercises, dynamic, rhythmic and aerobics. That is, exercises that help to increase the maximum volume of oxygen. Indicated is performed at least three times a week for about 30/40 minutes.
In addition, but indicated the carrying out of daily walks steadily for half an hour. This is essential to help keep your body in shape, combat excess weight and continued emphasis on oxygenation. Read the rest of this entry »
Treatment of CAD (Coronary Artery Disease)
Several medicines can help relieve the pain of angina pectoris caused by CAD. People who suffer from severe angina often receive several different medications. Can also be given antiplatelets such as aspirin to patients suffering from angina, as these medicines reduce the likelihood of blood clots forming in places blockages.
- A medicine called nitroglycerin can widen or dilate the arteries and improve blood flow to the heart. Nitroglycerin can be administered through a transdermal patch or pill form, ointment or spray.
- Beta-blockers “block” the chemical or hormonal messages sent to your heart. In situations of physical or emotional stress, the body sends signals to the heart to work harder. Beta-blockers block the effect of these signals have on the heart, thereby reducing oxygen demand by the heart.
- Calcium channel blockers help keep arteries open and reduce blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscle surrounding the arteries of the body. These drugs also reduce oxygen demand by the heart.