Silent Killer
When blood pressure consistently measures 130/80 or higher
What is hypertension
This disease occurs when arteries become narrow
What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
This med is a Calcium channel blocker, it relaxes the heart and blood vessels, lowering blood pressure
What is amLODipine
A fat-like substance in the blood
What is Cholesterol
The heart muscle that is not getting enough oxygen causes chest pain, pressure and discomfort
What is angina
This class of blood pressure-lowering medication reduces the negative changes to the size and function of the heart in heart failure
What are ARBs Losartan, valsartan
When the heart pumps less effectively due to changes in the muscular layer of the heart
What is Cardiomyopathy
What blood pressure medication is the first line of therapy
What are diuretics
Name the generic statins that block the substance the body needs to make cholesterol
What are atorvastatin, rosuvastatin
When a person with angina is dizzy, sweaty, pale and having a hard time breathing
What is a heart attack
The major cause of hypertension, the narrowing and hardening of the blood vessels is
What is atherosclerosis
These Meds can cause dry cough, low blood pressure, kidney injury and Angioedema
What are ACE inhibitors (pril's)
Example of a vasodilator and what does it do
What is HydrALAZINE, dilates (widens) the veins decreasing blood pressure
Can increase the effects of statins and lead to toxicity
What is Grapefruit
A Vasodilator that dilates (opens up) veins and arteries, reducing the workload of the heart
What is Nitroglycerin
Reduces fluid in the body making it easier for the heart to pump
What are Loop drugs ( furosemide , bumtanide, torsemide
The failure of one or both sides of the heart to pump blood efficiently
What is Congestive Heart Failure
Can cause electrolyte imbalance (especially potassium imbalance)
What are Thiazide diuretics
This medication is commonly used to lower cholesterol, it can cause muscle pain, joint pain and diarrhea
What is Ezetimbe
Can cause swelling, flushing, headache, rapid Heart rate, palpitations and overgrowth around the teeth
What are Calcium channel blockers amLODIpine, dilTIAZem
What is the brand name of Losartan
What is Cozaar
Can cause dizziness and fatigue
What are beta-blockers
Converts angiotensin I to II blocks the formation of a chemical that raises blood pressure
What is an ACE inhibitor
Too much LDL known as the bad cholesterol in the blood can lead to a build up in the arteries
What is Hypercholesterolemia
This medication relaxes the heart muscle reducing angina
What is Ranolazine