What is the legal age to smoke? The legal age to smoke is currently set by each state of USA. In most states the legal age is 18. In 2002, agreements were made by Exxon Mobil and Walgreen Corporations with the states not to sell...
Read MoreFOR DOCTORS ONLY! Before treatment, the goal is <185/<110mm Hg. Labetalol (Trandate, Normodyne) 10–20mg IV or a nicardipine (Cardene) drip (start at 5 mg/h and titrate up to a maximum of 15 mg/h) may be given to lower...
Read MoreWhat treatment will I be given when I leave hospital following my heart attack? Some medication is prescribed as a matter of course because you will have a better chance of survival and complications can be prevented. Medication...
Read MoreSymptoms High blood pressure, as will be discussed later in this chapter, is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Having high blood pressure generally causes no symptoms for most people. It is only in the very rare...
Read MoreWhat is counselling? Counselling is sometimes called a ‘talking therapy’. A counsellor listens carefully to what you say about a particular situation. They then respond to you so you can explore and understand more...
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