High blood pressure and angina are conditions that are very treatable with the right medications. One of these is a drug called Norvasc which, if used correctly, is safe and effective. It is called a calcium channel blocker.
High blood pressure (hypertension) occurs when the heart pumps too strongly and pushes blood into the organs with excessive force. If untreated, this could cause serious damage to organs and tissues. There are many factors associated with high blood pressure. These include smoking, being overweight, stress, excessive alcohol intake and even eating too much salt.
It has been estimated by the American Heart Association that a staggering 73 million American adults suffer with high blood pressure. This translates to 1 in every 3 people. Even more shocking is that about 2 million American children and teenagers have high blood pressure. It is therefore a major health concern.
Fortunately, with some changes in your lifestyle, and medications like Norvasc, high blood pressure can be effectively controlled and allow you to live a normal life.
Angina is caused by an insufficient supply of blood oxygen to the heart muscle. This generally occurs as a result of arteriosclerosis which means that the coronary arteries have narrowed. The characteristic symptoms of angina are a squeezing or tightness in the chest, accompanied by aching behind your breastbone. The correct medical term is angina pectoris which literally translated from Latin means ‘squeezing of the chest’.
The pain can also affect the jaw, neck, teeth, back and arms. Angina occurs after eating a big meal, during emotional stress, or after physical exertion. An attack can last for up to 15 minutes.
By keeping the heart muscles relaxed, Norvasc can prevent, or reduce, the likelihood of an attack. When the heart muscles are relaxed the blood oxygen can flow a lot more easily. Doctors may use Norvasc to treat other medical problems not mentioned in this article.
