Nipride, or sodium nitroprusside, is a medication used for the control of very high blood pressure in emergent situations. Nipride lowers blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscle in the walls of blood vessels. It also may be used to control...
A hypertensive emergency is any condition in which the patient is suffering from a significant increase in blood pressure that can be life-threatening if not treated. Any patient who develops a blood pressure greater than 180 mmHg systolic or 110...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common condition. Most of the time the cause is unknown, and no symptoms are experienced. However, after many years, high blood pressure raises the risks of other problems such as heart attacks and...
Hypertension is the fourth most prevalent chronic medical condition in the United States. According to "Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine," up to 24 percent of the adult population and 32 percent of African Americans are affected. Many patients...
Encephalopathy refers to altered brain function. When this malfunction is related to severely elevated blood pressure, it is termed hypertensive encephalopathy. Symptoms include headache, confusion, altered level of consciousness, seizures, visual...
Several brain conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke and brain inflammation affect the proper functioning of the organ. The symptoms vary depending on the condition and may include vision loss, memory loss, weakness or paralysis. Treatment...
Malignant hypertension is the medical term used when blood pressure becomes extremely high, very quickly. The diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) can rise up to 130 mmHg. This condition can cause blurred vision, numbness and weakness in...
Viagra is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. Prescribed more commonly for men who are unable to achieve an erection, researchers are also investigating the use of this medication for women. It works by helping to increase blood flow into...
Accelerated hypertension (high blood pressure), more commonly known as malignant hypertension, is sudden, extremely high blood pressure. It is considered to be a medical emergency. Emergency medical responders, nurses and physicians are trained to...
Blood pressure is measured as a larger number over a smaller number, with 120/80 considered normal and healthy for most people. The top number represents the pressure in the blood vessels when the heart is contracting, and the lower number when it...
Arginine is a type of nonessential amino acid that may be used to treat cardiovascular disease, Drugs.com notes. Arginine can also be used to stimulate the release of insulin, and it helps insulin to metabolize glucose. Arginine may also be used...
Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. According to MedLine Plus, hypertension is referred to as malignant or accelerated hypertension if the lower number, also called the diastolic pressure, is above 130. In most instances,...
The supplement 5-hydroxytryptophan, or 5-HTP, is an alternative treatment used for several conditions, include fibromyalgia and depression. Manufacturers obtain 5-HTP from the seeds of the Griffonia simplicifolia plant. While 5-HTP may help reduce...
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,...
