Vitamin B-6, or pyridoxine, plays an important role in a variety of body functions. Lack of B-6 can cause anemia, high cholesterol and aggravated symptoms during menstruation and pregnancy. Like other vitamins, vitamin B-6 may interact with...
High blood pressure affects over one billion people worldwide and is the major contributor to stroke and heart attack, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (2006). Also called hypertension, this condition causes millions to suffer...
Blocked arteries cause high blood pressure, or hypertension. High blood pressure puts you at risk for stroke, heart attacks, kidney damage and blindness. Each class of blood pressure medicines carries differing risks for interacting with other...
Heart failure is a chronic progressive condition where the heart is no longer able to keep up with the demands of pumping adequate amounts of blood. As a result, the heart is unable to maintain vital supplies of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues...
A large selection of medicines to treat high blood pressure is currently available. The National Institutes of Health maintains a list of the most commonly used oral medications. Generic names are listed with generic and brand name availability,...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is defined as a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Left unchecked, high blood pressure can damage the cardiovascular system and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease,...
Untreated high blood pressure (pressure within the arteries) leads to major organ damage. According to the American Heart Association, possible complications of high blood pressure (HBP) include heart disease, such as angina, heart attacks and...
A variety of medicines are available to treat high blood pressure and they are categorized into different classes or groups, depending on how they work. These medicines are listed by groups with brand names and their generic names according to...
