Join in on interesting and helpful discussions in our vibrant online community. You’ll learn how others are dealing with their hypertension and gain valuable insight on controlling your own blood pressure. Take a look at the most recent post from our User Forum:
Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Applications for PTSD, Chronic Anxiety?
Can RESPERATE have additional applications, such as control of chronic anxiety, especially as generated by PTSD?
Many PTSD patients report anxiety increasing when they attempt meditation, partly because of intrusive thoughts and images.
Has any research been done on this or other applications of RESPERATE?
If not,...
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Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
RESPeRATE and lung/heart conditions
Topic - Misc
Q: Will Resperate work for patients with pulmonary and cardiac complications? I have a patient with tetralogy of fallot and poor ventilatory function related to frequent pneumonias and a smaller left lung. A: RESPeRATE can help lower high blood pressure even if it is associated with birth defects to the heart such as Tetralogy of Fallot and lung damage from recurrent infections like pneumonia. Having lung and heart problems does not mean the RESPeRATE won’t work to lower high blood pressure when used regularly. The RESPeRATE device labeling encourages patients to consult with their physician if they...
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For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Medication: Zestoretic (Combination)
Topic - Medication: Zestoretic (Combination)
How Zestoretic Reduces Blood Pressure Zestoretic is a combination of Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Lisinopril is an Angiotestin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor or more commonly known as ACE Inhibitors. Angiotensin II is a chemical that causes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract (tighten). This in turn narrows the blood vessels. This narrowing increases the pressure within the blood vessels and can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Lisinopril slows (inhibits) the activity of the enzyme, which decreases the production of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels enlarge or dilate, and the blood pressure is reduced. HCTZ is a...
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