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Ankle brachial pressure index
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) is the ratio of the blood pressure in the lower legs to the blood pressure in the arms. Compared to the arm, lower blood pressure in the leg is a symptom of blocked arteries (peripheral vascular disease). The ABPI is calculated by dividing the [...]
Aspirin and Other Drugs That May Trigger Asthma
Aspirin and Other Drugs That May Trigger Asthma Many people with asthma have sensitivities to certain drugs that can precipitate an asthma attack. If you have asthma, you need to be aware of which medications may be triggers. You do not need to avoid these medications unless you know they are asthma triggers for you. [...]
Taking Blood Pressure Correctly
Blood pressure is an important indicator of heart health and hence, the significance of taking blood pressure correctly is of paramount importance as well. Taking blood pressure correctly is as much an art as it is a science. There are many fine points that need to be taken into consideration while taking accurate blood pressure. [...]
Blood Pressure Readings
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Within your body, the beats of your heart create a pulsating force that keeps blood moving through your circulatory system. Blood pressure is measurement of this force. With each beat, your heart contracts, sending a surge of pressure into the bloodstream. This surge period is called systolic (sis-TAHL-ik). It is the [...]
10 Simple Steps in Taking Your Own Blood Pressure
If your doctor diagnosed you with low blood pressure or high blood pressure, he may require you to purchase your own monitoring device so you could keep your blood pressure in check. Most patients have not used such a device on their own and may be a little intimidated. Here’s a quick guide you can [...]
New Combo Drug May Cut Blood Pressure
New Combo Drug May Cut Blood Pressure March 16, 2010 – Marrying a new blood-pressure-lowering drug to an old one results in a new drug that works better than either drug alone, a manufacturer-sponsored clinical trial suggests. Novartis’s AHU377 is a new kind of blood pressure drug called a vasopeptidase inhibitor. A previous drug in [...]