Overproduction of endothelin in the lungs may cause pulmonary hypertension, which can sometimes be treated by the use of an endothelin receptor antagonist, such as bosentan, sitaxentan or ambrisentan.
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Understanding Glaucoma: Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
Understanding Glaucoma: Epidemiology and Pathophysiology By Ruth Sussman, PhD Reviewed by Sarju Patel, MD MPH MSc, Director of Uveitis and Ocular Immunology, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY Take Note Elevated intraocular pressure is the most common precipitating factor for glaucoma. Primary open-angle glaucoma accounts for half of glaucoma-related blindness worldwide. InContinue reading “Understanding Glaucoma: Epidemiology and Pathophysiology”
50 yr old male, with hypertension, lacks sleep and wants to lose weight
As we age, we need digestive enzymes (supplements or pineapple/papaya), do a liver detox once a month, de-stress with dancing or yoga, exercise 30 min a day like walking, cross-fit (lighter weights first – I go to nc.fit in Stevens Creek Santa Clara) and find ways to incorporate whole foods in our diet. Background: FamilyContinue reading “50 yr old male, with hypertension, lacks sleep and wants to lose weight”
Low sodium is risk factor for mortality, high sodium is for hypertension
Data from O’Donnell et al. Low Sodium Intake Is a Risk Factor for Mortality Cross-sectional and epidemiologic data has repeatedly shown low-sodium diets to be associated with worse outcomes This was made clear when O’Donnell et al looked at sodium intake and adverse outcomes in the ONTARGET and TRANSCEND trials. Both of these trials lookedContinue reading “Low sodium is risk factor for mortality, high sodium is for hypertension”
Strokes Could Be Prevented in 90 Percent of Cases
By David Oliver Nine out of 10 strokes are preventable, according a global study that shines light on one of the world’s leading causes of death and disability. New research published Friday in The Lancet confirms 10 risk factors that can be modified account for 90 percent of strokes — which occur when an areaContinue reading “Strokes Could Be Prevented in 90 Percent of Cases”
Vascular factors to BBB to neurotoxin to Dementia
Abstract Abstract Vascular insults can initiate a cascade of molecular events leading to neurodegeneration, cognitive impairment and dementia. Here, we review the cellular and molecular mechanisms in cerebral blood vessels and the pathophysiological events leading to cerebral blood flow dysregulation and disruption of the neurovascular unit and the blood-brain barrier, which all may contribute toContinue reading “Vascular factors to BBB to neurotoxin to Dementia”
Damage to Blood–brain barrier (BBB) pathways leading to Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia
Blood–brain barrier (BBB) pathways to neurodegeneration in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) A: In the normal capillary, there is an intact BBB composed of tightly joined endothelial cells and supported by mural pericytes, as shown in this simplified schematic. The BBB normally selectively regulates the passage of molecules from blood to brain and vice versa,Continue reading “Damage to Blood–brain barrier (BBB) pathways leading to Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia”
Ethnic Differences in Cardiovascular Drug Response & Pharmacogenetics by Julie A. Johnson, PharmD
In the early 1980s, clinical differences in response to the blood pressure (BP)-lowering effects of β-blockers and, to a lesser extent, diuretics were noted between ethnic groups. The most convincing evidence at that time came from a Veterans Affairs (VA) Cooperative Trial,1 which, along with other smaller studies, suggested that whites (those of European ancestry)Continue reading “Ethnic Differences in Cardiovascular Drug Response & Pharmacogenetics by Julie A. Johnson, PharmD”
Listen to music to lower your blood pressure
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/peer-gynt-suite-no.1-op.46/id4568695?i=4568707 Signs and symptoms your heart and kidney are not working well include redness in eyes, tiredness, headache, cannot sleep or go to deep sleep, leg pain, balance affected and many more signs that our body parts are affected. In the bayarea, many are working more than two jobs with the high cost of living.Continue reading “Listen to music to lower your blood pressure”
Cellulite is poor blood flow and water retention
Vitamin C, A and E rich foods can help keep healthy skin and healthy body cells. Ginger is good for circulation. Many herbs and foods can be natural diuretic, reducing water retention thereby reducing cellulites. Natural diuretic More and more people are resorting to natural foods and herbs that exhibit diuretic properties instead of diuretic pills. Moderation is theContinue reading “Cellulite is poor blood flow and water retention”
Beet Juice, relaxes the tone of blood vessels, lowering BP and good for mouth, gut and skin infection
Beetroot_juice_Nitrate_11-_website_fact_sheet A cup of beetroot juice a day, or a generous helping of green vegetables, may help lower blood pressure, a new British study finds. The findings come from a small study of 15 men and women with high blood pressure, published in the journal Hypertension on April 15. Swallowing of nitrite into the acidicContinue reading “Beet Juice, relaxes the tone of blood vessels, lowering BP and good for mouth, gut and skin infection”