L-10 Cardiovascular Disease V
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local hormones
they are intracellular hormone-like substance made and used within cells
whats essential fatty acid converted to
arachidonic acid in membranes
whats amino acid converted to
its released from membrane and converted to - prostaglandins - thromboxanes - leukotrienes
Two examples of anti-anginals
nitrates beta-blocker
blood pressure measurements
120mm Hg = systole 70mm Hg = diastole
anti-hypertensive drugs
Vasodilators – Alleviate smooth muscle contraction in artery wall Diuretics - Reduce blood pressure, by reducing blood volume
statins
Inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase An enzyme used to make cholesterol in liver
what inhibits inflammation
aspirin inhibits inflammation and reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke