how angioprim is effective in reducing heart blocks?
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This is an over-the-counter medication that has not been tested by the FDA. A heart block is a serious medical condition that will not be solved by a pill. A sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits, smoking, and a positive family history of heart disease all play a part in determining if you will or have heart problems. If you are having chest pain, see your doctor and have an EKG done or a stress test. Overall the best way to prevent heart disease is to exercise, eat right, not smoke, and limit alcohol consumption. Simple blood work will also be able to tell you if you have problems with cholesterol etc... Good luck.
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There are drugs that help 'clean' out arteries, but some are dangerous and not usually prescribed.  See a cardiologist.
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i felt the same way when i was on atenolol (very similar drug, both are beta blockers). you can feel cold, dizzy, and tired because it reduces the amount of blood your heart pumps. your body adjusts some to the side effects after a couple weeks. if you skip a dose or stop taking the medication suddenly, your heart can race, because your body adjusts to having the metoprolol in your system. when the metoprolol is no longer there, your heart rate and blood pressure increase. cutting the tablets into quarters and taking one in the morning and one at night may help, but ask your cardiologist before you do it. also, i know theyre little guys so cutting them into quarters might not work well.\n\nanyway, if you really dont like beta blockers you could see if he'll switch you to another drug like an ace inhibitor. dont just suddenly stop taking it or your problems can get worse. i didnt stay on atenolol very long bc i got too tired when i went jogging or swimming
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Exercising regularly, eating well (low saturated fats, high fiber, low sodium and high potassium, lots of fruit and veg etc etc), controlling blood pressure and diabetes, and not smoking are all VERY good for you (and your arteries) - but unfortunately have never been shown to actually REVERSE atherosclerosis (blocked arteries). Rather, they will prevent, or slow down, this build-up.\nRecently, a study seemed to show mild reversal of atherosclerosis by HIGH dose statins (medication that lowers cholesterol) - but this is just one study, and cholesterol was lowered much lower than lifestyle changes could ever achieve.\nCertainly do all the things you have mentioned (lifestyle, destressing, taking care of your spiritual health), but have realistic expectations for the benefits they offer.
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I actually take 4 different blood pressure medicines. Toprol XL50 mg is one of them. \nLike you I still get chest pains with light headedness. I have been taking Toprol XL for about 2 years. I have had 3 heart caths with 4 stent implants.\nBut I have never heard of Toprol giving you chest pains.\n\nYou really need insurance. It has been my experience that since 1992 this high blood pressure just gets worse.
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Ignore the first comment; the person didn't realize that's a nerve bundle block and not an artery blockage.\n\nBasically the depolarization/repolarization of the left ventrical will be slightly slower because the impulse has to use an alternate path around the ventricle. The reason for the blockage is usually unknown. This slight delay in the depolarization results in the widening of the QRS. Fortunately it's not normally something to worry about. I know someone who's lived with it for years and hasn't had any complications, just a slightly different looking ECG.
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No and yes. Metoprolol is a beta blocker, it slows your heart rate helping to control your BP(it also decreases contractility of the heart). Captopril is an ace inhibitor, it helps lower BP by blocking angiotensin effects. The combination often lowers BP greater than either drug alone
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The minute a patient has a heart attack, I start ordering five drugs:  aspirin, plavix, an acei inhibitor, a beta blocker, and a statin.  Pretty standard stuff.  Pretty expensive, unfortunately.
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stop taking xenadrine -- is it more important to lose weight than have a heart problem? whatever they say about xenadrine is false advertising -- it does contain ephedra. it has been prhobited by the food and drug administration, but is still sold in some stores, even reputable ones because of it's popularity. it is effective i guess, but the side effects are not pretty -- people are in denial when it comes to this kind of drugs. they don't care about the side effects, as long as the drug is working. \n\ni bet these symptoms you listed above started when you started taking xenadrine. so i advise you to immediately stop that medication. i bought one of those trimspa years ago, never took one of them because i did a research on it -- not good. please try to remember, there are NO shortcut pills to a healthier body -- lifestyle change is a lot more safer and successful. \n\nthese kind of pills make you hyperactive -- makes the heart beat faster also -- and this will cause cardiac irregularites eventually. \n\nif you think xenadrine is so safe -- ever wondered why doctors DON'T prescribe it to patients? you are way too young to have heart problems (unless you've had it since you were a baby -- but still xenadrine is still contraindicated). trust me -- it's xenadrine that's causing your heart irregularities.\n\ngood think you were just playing bowling -- if you took this drug and started running -- don't know where you'll be right now. somebody has died from it too -- that's why ephedra is considered illegal.
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Not all BP meds are created equal. 25mg is a very low dose and I am sure your doctor has you scheduled to reevaluate this. Anxiety can affect blood pressure and heart rate but you should have also discussed this situation at your visit. Toprol is a commonly used drug and should work well for you. Be sure to follow up with your checkups.
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Beta blockers (like Lopressor) commonly cause people to feel tired and can precipitate shortness of breath.  \n\nIt sounds like you are very focused on your B/P which in some respects is great but you can over kill it too.  Sometimes just stepping back and relaxing a little can be useful.  If you are healthy enough, adding vigorous physical exercise like swimming laps or playing tennis can be helpful in reducing you blood pressure.  \n\nUnless you have some dangerous condition, like an aneurysm, then taking a few months to get the B/P under control is okay.  Most people require two and often three medications to adequately treat the condition.  You are probably saying "Three medicines???"  Taking modest doses of two or three medicines can often produce great results with no side effects.  ACE inhibitors (or ARB's are a newer generation but are more expensive), diuretics (HCTZ) and B-blocker or Calcium Channel Blockers as a third adjunct...these choices can be influenced, however, by other conditions that you are at risk for that might benefit from these medications too.\n\nContinue to work with your medical provider and you will achieve your goal...good luck.
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It's called caduet.  It's a combination of:\n\nAmlopidine:  calcium channel blocker for hypertension.\n-look out for dizzyness, heart palpitation-generally, a very well tolerated blood pressure med\n\nAtorvastatin: To lower high cholesterol.\n-report immediately any muscle soreness, or cramping\n\n\nhttp://www.caduet.com/
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My husband takes this medicine for his heart.  It regulates his irregular heart beat.
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There are minimally invasive interventional procedures such as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty(ptca),and intravascular radiotherapy.I have 3 stents and they made a small cut in my arm to implant them.I was in and out of the hospital in 24 hours.But I have to take blood thinner for the rest of my life.(I should have taken the 120grand and died happy with a nice sportscar.)I don't think there are any noninvasive ways.In some cases meds & a low fat,low sat.fat diet can help, but does not clear the blockage alone.A healthy diet & no smoking.(which I still do) helps.Good luck.
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Recent studies have shown that reducing cholesterol to ultra-low levels with statin drugs can begin to reverse hardening of the arteries.\nOther than that, do not smoke, make sure your blood pressure is under control  and keep your cholesterol down via statins.\nIf diabetic, keep that under control also.
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The pills are light sensitive and need to stay in the shaded bottle that the patient will get them in.\n\nThe pills have a relatively short life (check the PDR) and the patient should refill the prescription in the recommended time, or they will loose their potency.  If the patient uses a pill, and he does not have a slight burning sensation under his tongue, the pills are probably no longer effective.\n\nThe pills or paste can cause headaches, and seems to be a frequent side effect.\n\nUse only the amount prescribed.  Too much paste or too many pills can cause the blood pressure to fall (vasodilation).  The patient should be aware of dizziness or light headedness from this side effect, and if it persists he needs to call his MD.\n\nBe sure and tell the patient (if he is using the paste) to remove the old paste before applying a new dose.\n\nIf he is using the pills on an as needed basis for chest pain, the usual instructions are to use three pills, five minutes apart for pain relief.  If he has no relief, he needs to call his MD or go to the ER.  How to use the pills will be determined by his MD.\n\nThere are probably more instructions needed, but that's all I can think of now.
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It can get as high as 230/180. But by then he may have a stroke, annurism or heart attack at any moment. Most likely it can be lowered a few natural ways. I am not a doctor but then again, all they do is give you drugs. You can send him the following things to help alleviate the pressure: Omega 3/Fish Oil (pharmeceutical grade) from the Scandanavian region. It naturally thins the blood for better circulation. Aged garlic added to his foods. High antioxidant foods such as the berry goup. Blueberries, Rasberries, Strawberries, Blackberries. Also spinach. He also needs plenty of the amino acid Arginine found in all forms of nuts. It improves the valve function of the heart. When he sleeps, elevate his feet with pillows. And last but not least REST, REST.