Beta blocker

“Aerobic conditioning activities such as running, rowing and walking along with resistance strength training exercises have been shown to be inversely associated with the risk of coronary heart disease.” (WCPT organization). The intersection between aging and cardiovascular disease is very important. The average lifespan of person increases. Human beings 65 or older are at higher risk for cardiovascular diseases. Within this age group cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death. The…

Before any public or social performance any person will be affected in different ways depending of their confidence and capacity of managing their emotions. Every dancer needs to learn new choreographies in short periods of time to be able to perform in front of an audience. It is completely normal that any person experience stress or anxiety before a performance. These emotions affect the confidence of the person and could lead to affecting the quality of their performance. Dancers need to…

History The important and most common cardiac symptoms include having: - Chest pain, discomfort or tightness - Dyspnoea - Palpitations - Dizziness - Syncope The related cardiovascular history including any strokes, peripheral arterial disease, transient ischaemic attacks or peripheral oedema. Chest Pain One of the most important symptoms of heart disease is chest pain as it can be difficult to evaluate. The mnemonic PQRST is used to assess chest pain: Provocative or Palliative: What makes the…

daily aspirin; it is recommended that all patients with documented CAD be treated with a daily aspirin (Boudi, 2015). Treatment of angina and prevention of acute cardiac symptoms includes various medications such as: nitrates, beta-blockers, statins, calcium channel blockers, and ranolazine, which inhibits the sodium current of the cardiac action potential (Boudi, 2015). For individuals who have already experienced a cardiac event or have documented atherosclerosis, treatments include:…

Often though, it is due to the side effects of medications used to control high blood pressure. Side effects of beta blocker and certain calcium channel blocker drugs include a slowing of the heart rate. Body environment is also important with slow heart rhythm abnormalities.Hypothermia, or low body temperature, is a potential cause. 3. The symptoms of heart rythm disorders are Premature…

of the entire sport: perhaps of the whole idea of sport.” (Barnes, 2015). There are many different forms of steroids that are banned in sports; some examples are anabolic steroids, certain peptide hormones, stimulants, diuretics, narcotics and beta-blockers. (Barnes, 2015). All forms of illegal steroids are used to gain an unfair advantage over other athletes. The illegal steroid use has plagued the entire sports world. But…

Marfan Syndrome Near the end of the 19th century a french doctor Antoine Marfan was the first doctor to notice the effects of a common disorder (Atinder). Marfan syndrome is a genetically inherited disorder that affects the connective tissues that exist through the body. Specifically, Marfan syndrome alters the FBN1 gene and this affects the production of fibrillin (NHGRI). Fibrillin is a protein that is produced by the body to give strength to connective tissue. Without this protein,…

Certain medications for anxiety are antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs and beta-blockers (Anxiety Disorders: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention, n.d.). Antidepressants change the brain chemistry, which allow after several doses the change to be beneficial. The normal length of time it takes for change to…

The mitral valve is the valve that regulates flow from the left atrium of the heart into the left ventricle. This valve is subject to a few different diseases and pathologies that affect its form and function. One of those diseases is mitral valve stenosis which is when the mitral opening between the left atrium and the left ventricle narrows and restricts the blood flow through it. The etiology, pathology and symptoms of mitral valve stenosis are well known and well documented which allows…

Doping in sports Considering in doping in sports? Think twice before considering it although it may have positive results. But should the average athlete consider doping in their sport not promising positive results? There are many of athletes doping in their sport(s) and is very dangerous as it can cause short and long-term injuries to the human body. Doping in sports goes way back to ancient Greek Olympic and Roman gladiators to current day with professional sports. There are many…