Cholesterol levels do a number on cardiovascular health. They increase the risk of coronary heart disease, which means more strokes and heart attacks. Enter ezetimibe. In the world of LDL cholesterol control, it’s an alternative to statins.This blog post explores the role of ezetimibe, its mechanism of action, benefits in cardiovascular health, ideal ingestion practices, […]
So where does cholesterol come from? From your liver and your food. It’s a waxy substance that has a healthy use: to preserve nerves and manufacture numerous hormones. But in excess, it is harmful to our health, especially in its low-density lipoprotein (LDL) form. Cholesterol levels hold significant sway, impacting cardiovascular well-being and even extending […]
Heart health is paramount. According to the 2023 World Heart Report, in the last 30 years, there has been a 60% increase in fatal cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Amid the myriad factors that influence cardiovascular health, cholesterol levels take center stage. Rosuvastatin for Cholesterol Elevated LDL cholesterol levels, also known as hyperlipidemia, can pose a […]
High blood pressure is a widespread health concern affecting millions of individuals worldwide. If left uncontrolled, hypertension can lead to serious cardiovascular complications. However, there is hope in the form of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), a class of blood pressure medications that have proven to be effective in managing hypertension. In this blog post, we […]
what does angiotensin ii do Your blood vessels can choke up sometimes. And this can cause throbbing pain internally—an effect of hypertension. Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a prevalent health condition that can lead to serious cardiovascular complications if left uncontrolled. Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) are a class of blood pressure […]
Blood pressure medication is tricky because there are so many types of pressure! High blood pressure, or hypertension, can manifest in various forms, with one of the lesser-known but critical types being pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH is a rare and progressive condition that affects the arteries in the lungs, leading to increased pressure […]
Notice an alarming increase in spells of dizziness? Or do your head and chest pound from time to time? High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent medical condition that can lead to serious health complications if left unmanaged. For patients with hypertension, finding effective and safe blood pressure medications is vital to controlling their […]