Hypertension Medication Hypertension Medication Hypertension Medication Classification of Hypertension Medication: Diuretics: Types: Thiazide, Furosemide, Spironolactone Indications: Used for the treatment of acute heart failure with fluid retention. Vasodilators: Types: Dihydralazine, Diazoxide, Calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors. Mechanism of action of Dihydralazine: Relaxes smooth muscles of small arteries. Indications for Dihydralazine: Hypertension combined with renal failure,…

Herb Classification by Used Parts Herb Classification by Used Parts Herb Classification by Used Parts Here is a list of common herbs and their used parts: Seeds: *Semen Cuscutae* *Semen Crotonis* *Semen Ginkgo* *Semen Strychni* *Semen Dioscoreae* *Semen Ziziphi Spinosae* *Semen Cassiae* *Semen Ziziphi* *Semen Caesalpiniae* Rhizomes: *Semen Dioscoreae* *Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata* *Rhizoma Pinelliae*…

Herbal Recognition – Lesson 4 & 5 Herbal Recognition – Lesson 4 & 5 Herbal Recognition – Lesson 4 & 5 Below is a list of some common herbal medicines, along with information about: Name: Common name and scientific name. Plant Family: The family to which this plant species belongs. Parts Used: Which part of…

Hemorrhoids, Inguinal Hernia, and Anal Fistula: Overview and Treatment Hemorrhoids, Inguinal Hernia, and Anal Fistula: Overview and Treatment Hemorrhoids, Inguinal Hernia, and Anal Fistula: Overview and Treatment Hemorrhoids Classification & Treatment of Internal Hemorrhoids: Grade I: Cryotherapy, sclerotherapy Grade II: Cryotherapy, hemorrhoid ligation Grade III: Hemorrhoid ligation, surgery Grade IV: Surgery Treatment Trends for Hemorrhoids:…

Hepatitis C: Understand, Treat Effectively Hepatitis C: Understand, Treat Effectively Chronic hepatitis C is a continuously progressing disease, often with few symptoms and silent progression. Most patients have no symptoms until liver complications appear. The main cause of this progression is HCV core antigen. Hepatitis C treatment is recommended for everyone, unless the patient has…

Hematuria: Causes, Mechanism & Diagnosis Hematuria: Causes, Mechanism & Diagnosis Hematuria: Causes, Mechanism & Diagnosis Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine, a warning sign of urinary tract problems, particularly kidney issues. Pathogenesis: Hematuria occurs due to one of three main causes: Glomerular filtration membrane damage: The glomerular filtration membrane is damaged, allowing…

Hemoglobin: Gas Transport in the Body Hemoglobin: Gas Transport in the Body Hemoglobin: Gas Transport in the Body Hemoglobin is a vital protein found in red blood cells, playing a crucial role in gas transport within the body. Function: It carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and transports carbon dioxide from the tissues…

Hematopoiesis in the Embryo Hematopoiesis in the Embryo Hematopoiesis in the Embryo I. Hematopoiesis in the Yolk Sac – The first hematopoiesis in humans occurs in the yolk sac wall, beginning in the third week of gestation. – The first blood cells form from Wolff-Pander islands, which are formed when mesenchymal cells lose their branches…

Hematopoiesis in the Human Body Hematopoiesis in the Human Body During the fetal stage: The entire bone marrow is responsible for hematopoiesis. At the end of the 2nd month of pregnancy: The clavicle bone marrow begins to participate in hematopoiesis. The 3rd month of pregnancy: The bone marrow of flat bones (such as the skull,…

Heart Murmurs: Focus on the Mitral Valve Heart Murmurs: Focus on the Mitral Valve Heart Murmurs: Focus on the Mitral Valve # Origin of Heart Murmurs A heart murmur occurs when blood flows abnormally through the heart valves, producing characteristic sounds. Factors that increase blood turbulence will create a murmur, including: High blood velocity through…