Sentences with phrase «as heart medication»

«It's just as Viagra started out as heart medication but didn't work so well but really worked well at something else,» she said.

Pfizer originally introduced the chemical slatternly, the active drug in Viagra, as a heart medication.

Sensing a revolutionary hit, Pfizer immediately scrapped testing Viagra as a heart medication and pursued it hard and fast as a remedy for erectile dysfunction.

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Patients can use the app to keep track of medication regimens and follow - up appointments, as well as receive guidance with lifestyle changes needed after a heart attack.

The FDA's intent with Canada Drugs could be to restrict sales of erectile dysfunction drugs, appeasing the pharmaceutical lobby angry about lost sales of popular products, without targeting the sale of heart medication and similar life - saving drugs so as not to punish low - income Americans.

In addition to the above most common causes of soreness nipples, there are many other causes of sore nipples, such as heart problems, medication, breast cancer, heavy breasts, chemical, breastfeeding, infections, and postmenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Being who I am, I trusted myself - trusted the process of life and birth, and had my heart set on what was called in the late 1970s and early»80s a «natural birth,» by which was meant no medication and, inasmuch as was possible for the health and well - being of all, no interference with what a woman's body instinctually knew how to do.

Sometimes, if the outcome is common (for example heart disease in known diabetics who are taking medication for diabetes, as with Avandia) the signal from the drug gets lost in the background noise from the disease.

Breech Twins and higher order multiples Previous CS Pre-Eclampsia Placenta praevia Cervical incompetence Previous late stillbirth Previous premature birth Grand multiparty Age under 18 Age over 35 Smoking Drug use Severe mental health issue Epilepsy Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes Asthma GBS positive Abnormal antibodies Transplant recipient Congenital heart disease Known foetal abnormality Immunosuppressive medication MS Physical disability Intellectual disability Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Previous shoulder dystocia Previous 3rd or 4th degree tear Sickle Cell anaemia BMI under 18 or over 35 at conception Previous massive PPH APH in current pregnancy HIV / AIDS Hepatitis B or C Active TB IUGR Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios Child previously removed from custody because of abuse Uterine abnormalities such as uterine septum or double uterus Previous uterine surgery for fibroids Chronic renal problems Hypertension Auto immune condition Previous stroke or blod clot Cancer Domestic violence or abusive home Prisoners Homeless women

(borrowed from Dr Kitty) Breech Twins and higher order multiples Previous CS Pre-Eclampsia Placenta praevia Cervical incompetence Previous late stillbirth Previous premature birth Grand multiparty Age under 18 Age over 35 Smoking Drug use Severe mental health issue Epilepsy Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes Asthma GBS positive Abnormal antibodies Transplant recipient Congenital heart disease Known foetal abnormality Immunosuppressive medication MS Physical disability Intellectual disability Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Previous shoulder dystocia Previous 3rd or 4th degree tear Sickle Cell anaemia BMI under 18 or over 35 at conception Previous massive PPH APH in current pregnancy HIV / AIDS Hepatitis B or C Active TB IUGR Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios Child previously removed from custody because of abuse Uterine abnormalities such as uterine septum or double uterus Previous uterine surgery for fibroids Chronic renal problems Hypertension Auto immune condition Previous stroke or blod clot Cancer Domestic violence or abusive home Prisoners Homeless women

A desire to give birth without medical intervention, such as pain medication, labor augmentation, labor induction or fetal heart rate monitoring

Dr. McCabe said nanoparticles are a leading - edge technology also being studied for delivery of drugs for other conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, and bacterial infections, in order to target specific cells to reduce toxicity and side effects of those medications and to make them more effective.

The rationale for using spironolactone - an inexpensive, generic, medication - stems from the pioneering research of Bertram Pitt, MD, University of Michigan School of Medicine, who showed the benefit of this class of drugs in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction, and who also served as chair of the TOPCAT Steering Committee.

The results were similar after researchers adjusted for other factors that could affect dementia risk or sleep, such as heart disease factors, depression symptoms and medication use.

New research conducted at the Center for Tuberculosis Research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine shows that lower doses of the toxic drug bedaquiline — given together with verapamil, a medication that's used to treat various heart conditions — can lead to the same antibacterial effects as higher toxic doses of bedaquiline.

Just as we have made progress against heart disease with statins and blood pressure drugs, we will find medications that can safely and substantially lower weight.»

Richmond, a U.S. science envoy as well as presidential chair and professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon, gave some examples of research and commercialization that led to products such as heart valve replacements, medications, voice recognition systems, and automobile airbags that «fell short for women» because they were designed mostly with men in mind.

Patients who developed heart failure after heart attack were prescribed the same medications at discharge as those who were not, so researchers concluded treatment for heart attack was not likely responsible for the higher rate of cancer in heart failure patients.

Findings from the Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure with an Aldosterone Antagonist (TOPCAT) trial, have revealed that adding the medication known as spironolactone (Aldactone) to existing therapy did not significantly reduce the composite time to either death from cardiovascular causes, surviving a cardiac arrest, or hospitalization to manage heart failure in patients with heart failure and a preserved ejection fraction in a study funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of HeHeart Failure with an Aldosterone Antagonist (TOPCAT) trial, have revealed that adding the medication known as spironolactone (Aldactone) to existing therapy did not significantly reduce the composite time to either death from cardiovascular causes, surviving a cardiac arrest, or hospitalization to manage heart failure in patients with heart failure and a preserved ejection fraction in a study funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Heheart failure in patients with heart failure and a preserved ejection fraction in a study funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Heheart failure and a preserved ejection fraction in a study funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of HeHeart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health.

This is partly because obesity and other illnesses such as hypertension and elevated cholesterol contribute to both diseases, but there are concerns that some of the medications that help control blood sugar may also damage the heart.

«However, perhaps someday a PAI - 1 inhibitor can be used in combination with other approaches such as proper diet and exercise, aspirin and cholesterol medications to prevent blood vessel blockages and reduce heart attack and stroke risk.»

Even insulin, a hormone that healthy people make naturally but some patients with type 2 diabetes often need as a medication, can contribute to heart disease.

Researchers said that despite the benefits of sexual activity outweighing risks, the potential of erectile dysfunction as a side effect from various cardiovascular protective medications and the risk of a drop in blood pressure from combining certain heart medications with erectile dysfunction medications should be clearly communicated to patients.

According to Newman, lactation is listed as a possible side effect of the heart medication digoxin.

Other forms of PAH can be triggered by autoimmune diseases, congenital heart defects, infections (such as schistosomiasis), and medications (such as the now - banned diet - drug combination commonly known as fen - Phen).

Novartis Pharma advertisements had pointed to the studies as showing that the use of Diovan reduced the risk of heart attack and stroke in hypertension patients better than alternative medications.

«Many obese patients are on medication for chronic conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes,» says Chand.

Heart specialists have used the test, known as carotid intima - media thickness, or CIMT, for more than a decade in large research studies to monitor the effects of exercise, diet or medications on the progression of atherosclerosis.

As for Sarah Berry, she's now on prescription medication for her heart condition — and is part of a class - action lawsuit against Hydroxycut's manufacturer.

In a 2010 report by Mayo Clinic researchers, more than 25 herbal products were listed as being dangerous for heart patients on medication.

«It's important for patients with this type of heart failure to get on the right kind of medication and take it as prescribed, and it's very likely they see an improvement in how they feel and how much activity they're able to complete.»

While central sleep apnea may be triggered by medical conditions (such as heart disorders) and certain medications (such as opioids), obstructive sleep apnea often affects people who are overweight.

But adding complementary therapies like supplements (specifically, omega - 3 fatty acids found in fish oils), Tai Chi or yoga, mind - body therapies (such as biofeedback), and even spiritual practices (including forgiveness), to conventional medications for heart disease is getting a lot of attention and can lower risk, says Victor Sierpina, MD, chairman of the Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine.

Research has established that eating a variety of heart healthy foods which includes almonds can help decrease LDL cholesterol levels as much as statin medication.

While anyone who sits for long periods can develop a blood clot, certain factors boost your risk, including obesity, smoking, being pregnant, having heart failure, kidney conditions, a previous clot, cancer, or taking certain medications, such as birth control pills.

You can get additional tips on using supplements here, but if you're pregnant or nursing, are taking medication or supplements, or have a health condition (such as heart or kidney disease), it's particularly important that you talk with your doctor before taking any new supplement.

Utilized for more than 2 - 3 days, these commonly used OTC cold medications can lead to the development of unwanted side effects, such as dizziness, stomach upset, dry nose and mouth, heart rate irregularities, anxiety, and grogginess, just to name a few.

Medications: Certain prescription drugs (like those that treat heart problems, blood pressure, and asthma) as well as over-the-counter drugs (like cold or headache medications) can lead to difficulty falling and stayMedications: Certain prescription drugs (like those that treat heart problems, blood pressure, and asthma) as well as over-the-counter drugs (like cold or headache medications) can lead to difficulty falling and staymedications) can lead to difficulty falling and staying asleep.

Certain medications, including Digoxin (used for heart conditions), diuretics, especially Furosemide (also known as Lasix), as well as taking the seizure medication phenytoin (Dilantin), can also deplete the body of thiamine.

St. John's Wort has negative interactions with a wide range of drugs, as it sometimes decrease * the effectiveness of heart medications, birth control pills and HIV / AIDS drugs.

If you take prescription medications or have a medical condition such as heart disease, you should continue to take your medication under the direction of your physician and you should consult with your physician before using Patriot Power Greens.

The other obvious safety concern with fasting, whether intermittent or sustained, is its effects on medication requirements to manage diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure, and possible anti-coagulation (aka blood thinners) as well.

This is particularly true for those who are on certain types of medications or have preexisting heart conditions such as tachycardia, which is a prolonged elevated heart rate, or arrhythmia, which is an abnormal heart rhythm.

If you are pregnant, have metal parts in your body, take important medications whose levels should not change, such as insulin, seizure or heart medications, be sure to tell the supervising physician.

We utilize evidence - based natural therapies as well as western medications to work with you to optimize your ability to prevent consequences such as heart attack or stroke or to help in the recovery and prevention of future problems if any heart problems have already arisen.

If you are taking heart medication you will not be able to rely on using a heart rate monitor when exercising as the medication will affect how your heart rate works so speak with your Doctors first before starting an exercise programme.

As a result of some of this misinformation, which was purposefully planted by the leadership of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in 1984, many hundreds of thousands of people are treated with expensive medications to prevent the development of a non-existent illness.

He additionally has a Master's Degree in Pharmacology and Immunology, and was a doctoral candidate in the Medical Scientist Program assisting with Clinical Trials of new medications as well as part of the Heart Disease Reversal Team with Dr. Dean Ornish.

Aging, stress, prescription medications, dietary factors, such as high sodium levels and lack of muscle building exercise can deplete calcium levels and this may manifest in disorders such as high cholesterol, heart problems and certain cancers, including colon and pancreatic.

Anyway, my partner and his whole family has always been having high blood pressure issue, and his father and his uncle died fairly young because of a heart attack, he has been on a vegan diet for almost a year now, his blood pressure is back to normal, from 150/100 to 115/70, he was so shocked by that as he didn't take any medication at all, that reinforce the idea that he should stick with his diet.