ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors)
ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) are a type of medicine that is mostly used to treat hypertension and heart diseases by relaxing blood vessels. ACE inhibitors blocks the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme, which do not allow the conversion of angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 11. Moreover it also increases the levels of a peptide bradykinin that […]
The Role of Public Health Policies in Controlling Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are major health challenges worldwide. Unlike infectious diseases these diseases are caused by a combination of the following; lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors. With an increasing global burden of NCDs, the presence of public health policies is essential in curbing the epidemic, as well as […]
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
Calcium channel blockers are a type of antihypertensive medicine that stops calcium ions from getting into cardiac and smooth muscle cells. This causes blood vessels to widen, the heart rhythm to slow down, and blood pressure to drop. They are often used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and some types of arrhythmias. Calcium […]
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most common non communicable disease that appears when the force (pressure) of blood against the artery walls is continuously high. Or in other words consistent raised arterial pressure is termed as hypertension. How to take readings of hypertension Hypertension or high blood pressure is measured by two values […]