03May 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
How to Survive and Thrive with Hypertension During COVID-19

How to Survive and Thrive with Hypertension During COVID-19

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by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, Ph.D., MPH, RN - How to survive and thrive with hypertension during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Besides social distancing that includes wearing a mask, staying home, and keep 3 arm's length away from everyone and frequently washing your hands, do these other things to thrive. It is now known that hypertension is a risk factor for COVID-19. On April 30, 2020, Dr. Anthony Fauci, spoke with David Rubenstein on Peer-to-Peer Conversations. He is the director of the United States National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. According to Dr. Fauci, COVID-19 will likely return in the fall and winter, although it has not gone away. During the conversation, Dr. Fauci told how the Flu affects the elderly, and people with chronic diseases more than people who…
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24Mar 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Does Lisinopril Increase Your Risk for Severe COVID-19 Symptoms?

Does Lisinopril Increase Your Risk for Severe COVID-19 Symptoms?

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Does Lisinopril increase your risk for severe Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms? Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to lower blood pressure. It protects the heart from remodeling that may occur in diabetes or heart failure. In this blog, I will provide information and updates on this topic as they become available. First, let's review briefly Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors. ARBs are similar to ACE inhibitors, and they are usually used as an alternative drug. ARBs may be prescribed to avoid haking cough or angioedema that may be seen with ACE inhibitors. I am no expert on this topic, but I have read several experts' work regarding these two medications and COVID-19. How ACE Inhibitors Work Next, let's review how ACE inhibitors work in the body. The video below…
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