Angiotensin receptor blocker

What is Angiotensin receptor blocker?

Angiotensin II receptor antagonists, also known as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), AT₁-receptor antagonists or sartans, are a group of pharmaceuticals that modulate the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system. Their main uses are in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage due to diabetes) and congestive heart failure.

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Hi i have high BP problem.. Is high BP tends to heart attack?

Brief Answer:
YES - of course

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Yes – High BP is a risk factor for heart attack
if controlled...

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i have high bp
yesterday it was 194/104
what shall i take to get imediate relief.
I take Zeblock25ml.
Thanks

Brief Answer:
Get examined & Investigated

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You need examination and investigation
GET...

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I have been on Atenolol (25 mg per day for almost a year), for tachycardia and hypertension. You advised me to take it. It was working fine for...

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calcium channel blocker or angiotensin receptor blocker for blood pressure

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Hello Mahmoud rifaat,

Thanks for writing...

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