Blood Pressure is a measure of pressure of the blood inside your blood vessels. It is produced primarily by the contraction of the heart muscle. It varies with the strength of the heartbeat, the elasticity of the arterial walls, the volume and viscosity of the blood, and a person’s health, age, and physical condition. High… Read More »
“Although, your health condition may impact your everyday life, do not let it define who you are.” Furosemide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics (also known as water pills). Furosemide is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or… Read More »
High blood pressure if left unchecked results in increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and leads to target organ damage such as LVH, retinal changes and vascular changes. The main objective in the management of hypertension is prevention of target organ damage and reduction of cardiovascular risk. The management requires a multi-prolonged approach. Although it is… Read More »
This book gives the practitioner a practical approach for diagnosing blood sugar disorders. The tests recommended in this volume separate disorders of blood sugar into their four main types. These categories, in turn, dictate the appropriate medications which should be chosen for each. Patient case examples are provided. It is important to note that hyperglycemia… Read More »