Learn About Coronary Artery Disease: part 2

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Dr. Jeffrey Brown explains that Atherosclerosis causes coronary heart disease. The video progresses to explain how artery walls get damaged, LDL and plaque formation.
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Learn About Coronary Artery Disease: part 2

Learn about Coronary Artery Disease: part 1

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Dr. jeffrey Brown explains about Coronary Artery Disease. Coronary artery disease is also called heart disease, CAD and coronary heart disease. This is the principal cause of heart attack. CAD is a highly preventable illness. The video goes on to explain about this disease in a methodical, detailed fashion.
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Learn about Coronary Artery Disease: part 1

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

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This is called as gestational hypertension. Preeclampsia is a condition that arises during the second half of pregnancy that has the following symptoms:
High blood pressure
Protein in th urine
Swelling of legs or Edema.
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Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

Secondary Causes of Hypertension

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The term secondary hypertension is used when there is an identifiable cause. Secondary hypertension occurs in about 5% of all hypertension cases. Secondary causes are exogenous factors like drugs, too much salt intake, obesity, stress, etc. The video also discusses many other secondary causes like heavy smoking, vascular disease, renal artery stenosis, etc.
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Secondary Causes of Hypertension

Medications for High Blood Pressure

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Are you among the 25% of Americans that suffer from hypertension? Fortunately hypertension can be treated with prescription medication. The common medication types are:

1. ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors)

2. ARB drugs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)

Both these medication types affect the hormonal system that affects blood pressure.

Some hypertension patients are treated with Beta-Blockers. Beta Blockers work on the sympathetic nervous system. This can slow down the heart rate and reduce contractions. This medication is useful for patients with Angina or who have had heart attacks. However, there are some side effects for this type of medication.
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Medications for High Blood Pressure

How To Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home

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How To Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home?

1. Blood pressure should be recorded at the same time of the day.
2. You have to be very relaxed at least for 5 minutes before checking.
3. Do not smoke or drink coffee prior to checking your blood pressure.
4. Be seated where you can rest comfortably.
5. Use the same arm every time.
6. Your arms should b rested on a table while checking blood pressure.
7. Make sure you have a standard blood pressure monitor.
8. Once in a while, take your blood pressure monitor to your doctor to check if it correlates with his monitor.
9. Maintain a log of the blood pressure readings.
10. TAKE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE LOG TO YOUR DOCTOR FOR ALL APPOINTMENTS.
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How To Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home

Lifestyle Modification for Hypertension

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What are the steps to take to modify your lifestyle to prevent hypertension?
1. Exercise daily
2. Monitor your blood pressure periodically.
3. Stick with the DASH diet.
4. Increase intake of folic acid and potassium.
5. Maintain ideal weight.

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Lifestyle Modification for Hypertension