Category Archives: Chronic Hypertension

Diagnostic testing for heart failure includes chest X-ray, ECG, echocardiography, and pulmonary artery catheterization.In a patient with heart failure, a chest X-ray reveals an enlarged heart, indicating hypertrophy or dilation. If the patient is in the early stages of heart … Continue reading →

The diagnostic tests used to detect cerebrovascular disease include computed tomography, Cn scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cerebral angiography, and digital subtraction angiography.By using a contrast medium to enhance the view of cerebral vessels, a CT scan helps deter­mine whether … Continue reading →

Many types of diuretics are used to mobilize edematous fluid, reduce pulmonary vein pressure, and reduce preload. Usually, a physician first prescribes a thiazide diuretic. These drugs reduce hypertension and treat edema by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal renal … Continue reading →