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Featured low potassium (hypokalemia) patient discussions on diagnosis “I had two TIAs (mini strokes) in the course of one month. Upon taking blood in the hospital they found low potassium levels. I started taking potassium pills in the hospital and followed up with my family doctor. It is still low but not as low as [...]

High blood pressure is a chronic disease, which means that once you have it, it usually lasts a lifetime. The good news is that high blood pressure can be treated and managed so that you can continue to live your life the way you want. Your doctor may recommend healthy lifestyle changes, prescribe medication, or [...]

Tips for Accurate Blood Pressure Taking Be well trained and observant Blood pressure recording is a process that should be practiced and re-practiced. The reading that is taken is an important tool in diagnosing a patient. That’s why it is considered one of the Vital Signs. When taking a blood pressure always be sure to [...]

Prenatal Tests Many expectant parents also choose to have one or more of the following prenatal tests, which can help predict the likelihood, or even detect the presence, of certain developmental or chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus: Alpha-fetoprotein screening (AFP): Between 16 and 18 weeks, the level of alpha-fetoprotein, a protein produced by the fetus, [...]

By printing and/or reading this article, you agree that you accept all terms and conditions of use, as specified online. Women and Blood Pressure Anyone can develop high blood pressure, but some people are more at risk than others. Men have high blood pressure more often than women, in the early and middle adult years, [...]

Avapro Generic Name: irbesartan ( ir be SAR tan) Brand Names: Avapro What is irbesartan? Irbesartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Irbesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together [...]

Benicar HCT Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan (HYE droe KLOR oh THYE a zide and ol me SAR tan) Brand Names: Benicar HCT What is olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide? Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Olmesartan is in a group [...]

Medications and Drugs Pharmacy Author: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD Medical and Pharmacy Editor: Jay W. Marks, MD GENERIC NAME: atenolol BRAND NAME: Tenormin DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Atenolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that blocks the effects of adrenergic drugs, for example, adrenaline or epinephrine, on nerves of the sympathetic nervous system. One of the important [...]

Creatinine Blood Test Medical Author: Siamak Nabili, MD, MPH Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR What is creatinine? Why is it important to check blood creatinine levels? What are “normal” blood creatinine levels? What are the reasons for elevated blood creatinine? Are there any symptoms associated with elevated blood creatinine levels? Patient [...]

Mrs. Harvey, 85, comes to your office every three to four months for follow-up on a range of conditions. Although her blood pressure had been normal, it was high during her most recent visit. Before considering medication, you decided to monitor her BP for a month. Her daughter, a nurse, volunteered to do this at [...]