antihypertensives are a class of drugs administered to lower high blood pressure.
antihypertensives are a class of drugs administered to lower high blood pressure.
class of drugs administered to lower high blood pressure?
antihypertensives
antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. evidence suggests that reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmhg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34%, of ischaemic heart disease by 21%, and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from cardiovascular disease. there are many classes of antihypertensives, which lower blood pressure by different means. among the most important and most widely used medications are thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ace inhibitors, angiotensin ii receptor antagonists (arbs), and beta blockers.
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dietary change, such as a low sodium diet and a vegetarian diet are beneficial. a long term (more than 4 weeks) low sodium diet is effective in reducing blood pressure, both in people with hypertension and in people with normal blood pressure. also, the dash diet, a diet rich in nuts, whole grains, fish, poultry, fruit and vegetables lowers blood pressure. a major feature of the plan is limiting intake of sodium, although the diet is also rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, as well as protein. a vegetarian diet is associated with a lower blood pressure and switching to such a diet may be useful for reducing high blood pressure. a review in 2012 found that a diet high in potassium lowers blood pressure in those with high blood pressure and may improve outcomes in those with normal kidney function, while a 2006 review found evidence to be inconsistent; additionally, the review found no significant reduction in blood pressure overall for people with high blood pressure who were given oral potassium supplementation. meta-analyses conducted by the cochrane hypertension group have found no evidence of an appreciable blood pressure reduction from any combination of calcium, magnesium or potassium supplements; this information stands contrary to prior systematic reviews suggesting that a dietary intake adjustment for each of these may benefit adults with high blood pressure. while weight loss diets reduce body weight and blood pressure, it is unclear if they reduce negative outcomes.
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