HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Medication For Heart Disease

a 5 6,210 lb,64- years old male business executive had a physical exam prior to his retirement from corporate work. his blood pressure was 180/115 on three separate days. further examination showed normal to low plasma rennin activity, elevated total peripheral resistance, cardiac output of 7.2 L/ minute, x-ray evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy, retinal hemorrhages and mild polyuria.recommended therapy was weight reduction to his ideal level, a low- salt diet( 2g/day sodium), prudent exercise, and reduction in alcohol consumption( 3oz of whiskey/day). This change of lifestyle did little change in his condition. Medication was initiated in the form of an oral diuretic and progressed to a beta-blocker; eventually a vasodilator was included to reduce the blood pressure to 140/90. what is the diagnosis for this individual? what should this individual s ideal body weight be?(assume he is of medium body frame)expalin the sites of action for 3 pharmacologic agents prescribed for this individual: oral diuretic, beta-blocker, and vasodilator.
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist 's  Response
your ideal body weight should be 60 kg.To get it, undergo bariatric sugery.continue hypertension treatment to keep your heart healthy.,Diuretic acts on kidneys, beta blocker acts on heart, reduce blood pressure and heart rate. vasodilator acts on periphral arterioles and dilate and reduce blood pressure and load to heart.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Beta blocker


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Medication For Heart Disease

your ideal body weight should be 60 kg.To get it, undergo bariatric sugery.continue hypertension treatment to keep your heart healthy.,Diuretic acts on kidneys, beta blocker acts on heart, reduce blood pressure and heart rate. vasodilator acts on periphral arterioles and dilate and reduce blood pressure and load to heart.