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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Sudden "PC" display

I've had good success with the product and like it very much. But a strange thing happened earlier today. When I turned on the unit, I got a message saying "PC" with two arrows pointed left and right. It doesn't transition to anything else, but just stays frozen there, and...

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Guidelines for measuring BP

Topic - Measuring Your BP

Q: Please tell me how BP should be taken. My medical facility takes it over clothes, arm hanging, asking me questions, same size cuff for everyone. I have questioned them and they say it doesn't make a difference. Everything I have read says the opposite. A: Blood pressure needs to be taken properly for an accurate reading. To see a clinical guideline giving correct instructions and appropriate cuff sizes click here.

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Medication: Atacand/ Candesartan (ARB)

Topic - Medication: Atacand/ Candesartan (ARB)

How Atacand Reduces Blood Pressure Atacand (Candesartan) is one of a new class of blood pressure medication called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). 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). Atacand works by blocking the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced. Other ARB medications include Diovan, Avapro, Cozaar, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times...