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Hypertension - Using Single Tablet Regimens

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Cowboyjim

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http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=245033
topical one this...

"The study results support findings from a US meta-analysis, which revealed hospital admissions for cardiovascular events were considerably lower for patients treated with STRs compared with those who received individual component therapy.

"In the UK, nearly 2 million people are prescribed with three or more treatments for their hypertension. However, 50 to 80% of these fail to adhere to the regimen their doctor prescribed, with the result that a percentage of these individuals may still suffer from uncontrolled hypertension."

This often puzzles me... I doubt I have missed a day in over a year... maybe I am weird... 8)
 
Cowboyjim said:
This often puzzles me... I doubt I have missed a day in over a year... maybe I am weird... 8)
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Not weird just sensible mate, it makes sense that one tablet is easier to take than multiple ones.
 
another one in the same vein...

Since January of 2009, more than sixty electronic blood pressure monitors for patient or home use have received marketing approval from the U.S. FDA. These products feature upper arm or wrist cuff models which inflate and deflate the cuff automatically. Most models monitor pulse rate and a number of these also sense and alert the user when an irregular heartbeat is detected.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1205/S00025/self-monitoring-for-hypertension-patients-growing.htm
 
This is the BP monitor I use Jim.....

omron-m10-it-blood-pressure-monitor.jpg




It's my second Omron monitor and it's very reliable and easy to use.
 
I've just had one of my BP meds dropped, because my BP was too low
Hana
 
Cowboyjim said:
"In the UK, nearly 2 million people are prescribed with three or more treatments for their hypertension. However, 50 to 80% of these fail to adhere to the regimen their doctor prescribed, with the result that a percentage of these individuals may still suffer from uncontrolled hypertension."
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I guess they forget about their prescribed treatment every Friday night) ... and start it again Monday morning suffering from severe hangover
http://bloodpressureanswered.com/high-blood-pressure-and-alcohol/
 
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