Generic drug: sotalol Brand name: Betapace What is Betapace (sotalol), and how does it work? Betapace (sotalol) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of arrhythmias. Betapace may be used alone or with other medications. Betapace belongs to a class of drugs called Antidysrhythmics, II; Antidysrhythmics, III; Beta-Blockers, Nonselective. What are the side …
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Generic drug: tafamidis meglumine and tafamidis Brand name: Vyndaqel and Vyndamax What is Vyndaqel and Vyndamax, and how does it work? Vyndaqel and Vyndamax are prescription medicines used to treat adults with cardiomyopathy of wild-type or hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) to reduce death and hospitalization related to heart problems. It is not known if Vyndaqel and Vyndamax are safe and …
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A diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of somewhere between 60 and 90 mm Hg is good in older people. Causes of low DBP include bed rest, dehydration, loss of water, alcohol use, hormone deficiencies, allergic reactions, nutritional deficiencies and prolonged standing leading to blood pooling in the legs. A decrease in your diastolic blood pressure (DBP) probably represents age-related stiffening of …
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The blood that flows through the arteries (blood vessels carrying blood from the heart to other parts of the body) exerts pressure against the arterial walls. The number above (120) is called the systolic blood pressure and the number below (80) is called the diastolic blood pressure. Though both readings are important, many doctors believe that systolic blood pressure is …
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Homocysteine, folic acid, and B vitamins Share Your Story Homocysteine is an amino acid that plays a role in coronary artery disease. It is metabolized (chemically transformed) into methionine and cysteine with the help of the B vitamins; folic acid (B9), B12, and B6 (pyridoxine). Therefore, insufficient amounts of these B vitamins in the body can theoretically hamper the metabolic …
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Vasovagal syncope (fainting) occurs when your heart rate or blood pressure drops suddenly Have you ever felt lightheaded after seeing something shocking? Or downright fainted? You may have experienced what’s known as vasovagal syncope. Vasovagal syncope (neurocardiogenic or reflex syncope) occurs when something causes your body to have a sudden drop in heart rate or blood pressure, which leads to …
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A high diastolic reading (equal to or greater than 120 mmHg) is linked to a higher risk of disease involving the large artery called the aorta that carries blood and oxygen from the heart to distant body parts. People with an elevated diastolic reading are more prone to develop an abdominal aortic aneurysm (ballooning in the lining of the aorta). …
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A weak erection is a symptom of erectile dysfunction. Medically, a weak erection is also referred to as erectile dysfunction. The erection of the penis depends on many factors, such as the person’s age, overall health, hormone levels, nerves, blood flow, mental status, and emotions. A weak erection results when these factors get affected. The chances of erectile dysfunction go …
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Facts you should know about heart disease in women The most common cause of death for women is heart disease. Heart disease is the most common cause of death among women. The vast majority of women have at least one risk factor for heart disease. What is the treatment for heart disease in women? Share Your Story In 2004, for …
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It takes most people about 6-8 months to recover after a heart attack While it takes most people about 6-8 months to recover after a heart attack, overall recovery time depends on your general health, how severe the attack was, the type of treatment you received and when you received it. So it won’t be the same for everyone. If …
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