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Hypertension Specialists

Hypertension Specialists nycIf you have hypertension, you probably have a lot of questions about your course of treatment. Hypertension specialists are an invaluable resource when it comes to understanding your diagnosis. There are many medications used to manage hypertension. This is the first in a series of articles that will examine several blood pressure medications individually; starting with diuretics.

Diuretics

Diuretics are a good starting point because they

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Hypertension Specialist

Hypertension Specialist

A hypertension specialist focuses on the effects of high blood pressure on your heart and body. They also work on symptom management and drug therapy. This article continues the series on anti-hypertensive medications with an in-depth look at Beta Blockers.

Beta Blockers

This group of medications does not work alone. Beta Blockers are most effective when combined with ACE Inhibitors and/or diuretics.

Hypertension SpecialistWhile Beta Blockers do lower blood pressure they are often used because patients have the following conditions:

  • Angina
  • Previous heart attack
  • Abnormal heart rhythm
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Chronic migraine headaches
  • Heart failure (depending on the circumstances)

Types & Warnings

Beta Blockers are extremely strong drugs. All patients who are prescribed these drugs need to be monitored by a hypertension specialist.There are two types of Beta Blockers; selective and non-selective. Selective Beta Blockers control your heart

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Stroke Doctor NYC

Stroke Doctor

High blood pressure leads to a host of problems within the heart, but it is also the root of many other physical maladies. If you are hypertensive and remain untreated, you are at high risk for renal and neurological complications. The most common brain-related issue is a stroke. Doctor-supported research has shown that certain medications can prevent and/or minimize the effects of a stroke. This article will take a closer look at one such medication; the ACE Inhibitor.Stroke Doctor NYCACE InhibitorsThese enzyme-based inhibitors work to widen your blood vessels. This effect manages your blood pressure while reducing heart, kidney, and brain stressors by not allowing them to get overworked. This medication can be safely combined with low-dose Aspirin Therapy.

There are several patient groups that make good candidates for ACE Inhibitor usage:

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