CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS; ANTI HYPERTENSIVE DRUGS by Professor Fink

In this video lecture, Professor Fink briefly reviews the pathophysiology of Essential Hypertension and the describes the "Stepped-Care Regimen." Reference is made to the use of the Thiazide Diuretics [hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)], Adrenergic Blockers [metoprolol (Lopressor)], Calcium-Channel Blockers [nifedipine (Procardia)], the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)-Inhibitors [lisinopril (Zestril)], the Angiotensin II Blockers [losartan (Cozaar)], the Direct-Acting Vasodilators [hydralazine (Apresoline)], and Centrally-Acting Anti-Adrenergic Agents [clonidine (Catapres)]. Check-out professor fink's web-site or additional resources in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology: www.professorfink.com Down-loadable e-Books of the Lecture Outlines by Professor Fink can be purchased from the WLAC Bookstore at: https://wlac.redshelf.com/ “Hard Copy” Lecture Outlines can be purchased from the WLAC Bookstore at: http://onlinestore.wlac.edu/fink.asp