Hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure, is a common problem in the United States. While exercise and diet can go far in reducing blood pressure, many patients with hypertension end up on medication to keep their blood pressure under control.
There are many different types of hypertension medication available, and it can be a matter of trial and error to find the one that works the best for each patient. This article will provide an overview of some of the most common types of hypertension medication used today.
Diuretics
Diuretics, also known as water pills, are often the first line of defense in a hypertension medication. These medications work by getting rid of excess salt and fluid in the body, thus reducing blood pressure. There are many hypertension medication side effects involved with diuretics and the drugs do not work with every patient. However, they can be an effective method of treating the disease for many patients.
Beta Blockers
This is another common type of hypertension medication that works by reducing the heart has to work by lowering the requirement of blood and oxygen. Beta blockers also help to control irregular heartbeats and are commonly used to treat a variety of heart arrhythmias. Beta blockers often work best when they are combined with another medication like a diuretic.
ACE Inhibitors
ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. This hypertension medication works by dilating blood vessels to increase blood flow throughout the body. This allows blood to flow more freely so the heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump it. These drugs are also commonly prescribed with other medications for best results.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel blockers also help blood to flow more freely by relaxing the muscles surrounding the blood vessels. This type of hypertension medication can also slow heart rate, and interacts with grapefruit juice. People taking these drugs should not drink grapefruit juice without talking to their doctors first.
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
This hypertension medication blocks the action of a chemical in the body that narrows blood vessels. The result is the blood can flow through the body more freely so the heart doesn't have to work as hard. These medications are most frequently prescribed in patients who do not tolerate an ACE inhibitor well.
There are many different types of hypertension medication available, and different drugs will work more effectively with different patients. If you have hypertension, talk to your doctor about the best choice in a hypertension medication for you.
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Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a form of high blood pressure during pregnancy. It occurs in about 5 percent to 8 percent all pregnancies. Another type of high blood pressure is chronic hypertension - high blood pressure that occurs before the onset of pregnancy.
Hypertension induced pregnancy also called toxemia or preeclampsia. It occurs most often in young women with a first pregnancy. It is more common in twin pregnancies, in women with chronic hypertension, pregestational diabetes, and women who had PIH in a previous pregnancy.
Usually there are three characteristics top of this disorder, including:
High blood pressure (blood pressure above 140/90 mm Hg or a significant increase one or both pressures)
protein in the urine
edema (swelling)
Eclampsia is a severe form of the induced pregnancy hypertension. Women with eclampsia have seizures as a result of the condition. Eclampsia occurs in about one in 1,600 pregnancies and develops into the end of pregnancy, in most cases.
HELLP syndrome is a complication of severe preeclampsia or eclampsia. This syndrome is a set of changes including physical breakdown of red blood cells, changes in the liver, and low platelets (cells found in blood that are needed to help the blood clotting to control bleeding).
What causes pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)?
The cause of preeclampsia is unknown. Some factors may increase the risk of developing PIH, including the following:
pre-existing hypertension (pressure high blood pressure)
kidney disease
diabetes
PIH with a previous pregnancy
maternal age under 20 years over 40
multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets)
Why is pregnancy-induced hypertension is a problem?
With high blood pressure, there is an increase in the resistance of blood vessels. This can impair blood flow in many organs the expectant mother including the liver, kidneys, brain, uterus and placenta.
There are other problems that may develop as a result of PIH. Placental abruption (premature detachment of the placenta from the uterus) may occur in some pregnancies. PIH can also lead to fetal problems including intrauterine growth restriction (poor fetal growth) and stillbirth.
If untreated, severe PIH may cause dangerous seizures and even death of the mother and fetus. Because of these risks, it may be necessary for the baby to be delivered preterm before 37 weeks gestation.
What are the symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension?
The following are the most common symptoms of hypertension in pregnancy. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
increased blood pressure
protein in the urine
edema (swelling)
sudden weight gain
visual changes such as blurred or double vision
nausea, vomiting
right-sided abdominal pain or pain in the stomach
urinating small amounts
changes in liver or kidney function tests
How is pregnancy-induced hypertension diagnosed?
The diagnosis is often based on increasing levels of blood pressure, but other symptoms can help establish the diagnosis of HIE. Tests for pregnancy-induced hypertension may include the following:
Measuring blood pressure
Urine tests
assessment of edema
Frequent weight
Eye exam to check for changes in the retina
liver and kidney function tests
blood coagulation tests
Treatment of hypertension induced by pregnancy:
Specific treatment for pregnancy-induced hypertension will be determined by your physician based on:
your pregnancy, overall health and medical history
extent of disease
Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies
Expectations for the course of the disease
Your opinion or preference
The goal of treatment is to avoid worsening of the disease and to avoid causing any complications. Treatment of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) may include:
bedrest (either at home or in hospital may be recommended)
hospitalization (as specialized personnel and equipment may be required)
magnesium sulfate (or other antihypertensive medications for PIH)
Fetal monitoring (to monitor the health of the fetus when the mother has PIH) may include:
Fetal movement counting - Monitoring of fetal kicks and movements. A change in the number or frequency may mean the fetus is under stress.
Nonstress testing - a test that measures the fetal heart rate in response to movements of the fetus.
Biophysical profile - a test that combines nonstress test ultrasound to examine the fetus.
Doppler flow studies - type of ultrasound that uses sound waves to measure blood flow through a blood vessel.
Lab tests of urine and blood (for changes that may signal worsening of PIH)
medicines called corticosteroids that can help mature the lungs of the fetus (lung immaturity is a major problem in premature babies)
delivery of the baby (if treatments fail to control PIH or if the fetus or the mother is in danger). Cesarean delivery may be recommended in some cases.
Prevention of pregnancy-induced hypertension:
Early identification of women at risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension can help prevent some complications of the disease. Education about the warning symptoms is also important because early recognition may help women receive treatment and prevent worsening of the disease.
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Hypertension is a condition that usually occurs in older adults but may also be seen in younger adults. The basis of this condition is the chronically elevated blood pressure on the individual. There are no visible signs and symptoms of hypertension which is why the condition needs to be diagnosed properly by a qualified doctor in order to be treated. There are some broad or common signs and symptoms of hypertension which may be attributed to this condition as well as other conditions.
Unlike portal hypertension symptoms, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are quite common and may be linked to other conditions. The so called signs and symptoms of hypertension need to be reported to a qualified doctor for him or her to make the right diagnosis for hypertension or whatever condition or disease the symptoms indicate. Self diagnosis may be dangerous for this condition since some people are in denial with regards to their health.
Signs of Hypertension
A person's family tree, lifestyle and physical appearance may be the basis of a recommendation for a check up for high blood pressure. Actually, these are not sure fire signs that one might have hypertension; they are only signs that indicate one's susceptibility to the condition. The signs and symptoms of hypertension need to be altogether present for the doctor to make a diagnosis.
Another sign that a person is susceptible to high blood pressure is one's family tree. This condition tends to run in families which is why the presence of hypertensive family members can be a strong indication that one is susceptible to this condition.
A person's physical appearance and lifestyle can also be among the signs and symptoms of hypertension. Basically, hypertension can occur to people no matter their sizes but obese people may be more prone to this condition than others. Smoking is another habit that needs to be avoided in order to help prevent hypertension and may be considered as a sign of susceptibility to high blood pressure.
Common signs and symptoms of hypertension are the frequent occurrence of an elevated or an irregular heart rate, a severe headache which may be localized in the nape or back of the head, problems with one's eyesight, pain in the chest area and confusion or disorientation.
All of the abovementioned signs and symptoms of hypertension can also be linked to other ailments. This means that the only way of confirming these supposed signs and symptoms of hypertension is to have one's blood pressure taken and some tests performed.
