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Prochlorperazine can also cause a life-threatening condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Some symptoms of NMS include high fever, stiff muscles, neck muscle spasms, confusion, irregular pulse or blood pressure, fast heart rate (tachycardia), sweating, and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
An antihypotensive, also known as vasopressor, is an agent that raises blood pressure by constricting blood vessels, thereby increasing systemic vascular resistance. This is different from inotropes which increase the force of cardiac contraction. Some substances do both (e.g. dopamine, dobutamine).
In addition, it has little effect on blood pressure, while vasopressin may cause arterial hypertension. [12] Vasopressin stimulates the release of ACTH, which indirectly increases responsiveness of alpha-1 receptor in blood vessel smooth muscle, increasing vessel tone and blood pressure. [2]
Processed Foods Raise Blood Pressure. Yes, many ultra-processed foods (think doughnuts, candies and hot dogs) are not the best choices for our health. However, there are a surprising number of ...
"Uncontrolled high blood pressure not only increases the risk of major cardiovascular health conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke, but can also cause problems ...
High blood pressure emergency symptoms. Headaches and nosebleeds can be symptoms of a hypertensive emergency or crisis. If your blood pressure is 180/120 mm Hg or higher and you have these ...
For most people, recommendations are to reduce blood pressure to less than or equal to somewhere between 140/90 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg. [2] In general, for people with elevated blood pressure, attempting to achieve lower levels of blood pressure than the recommended 140/90 mmHg will create more harm than benefits, [3] in particular for older people. [4]
Registered dietitians share their top tips.