Antihypertensive Drug Therapies and the Risk of Ischemic Stroke – (01-15-01)



Antihypertensive Drug Therapies and the Risk of Ischemic Stroke

When I first read this title, I thought, “Another no-brainer–of course the risk will be lowered.” Not so. Using antihypertensive therapies without a thiazide diuretic increased risk of stroke!! This was actually new news to me, although the study does indicate previous data that prompted this research. Of course, using exercise, antioxidants, whole grains, magnesium, calcium, potassium and other trace minerals can begin to lower blood pressure in many patients; all without increase risk of stroke.
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James Bogash

For more than a decade, Dr. Bogash has stayed current with the medical literature as it relates to physiology, disease prevention and disease management. He uses his knowledge to educate patients, the community and cyberspace on the best way to avoid and / or manage chronic diseases using lifestyle and targeted supplementation.







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