How are ACE inhibitors renoprotective?

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“Hemodynamically, angiotensin II (Ang II) has a relatively greater vasoconstrictive effect on efferent than on afferent arterioles. In addition, Ang II decreases the glomerular ultrafiltration coefficient. These combined effects result in increased...

Cardiovascular Disease Board Review

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Resistant Hypertension is most likely associated with: OSA is found in 30-40% of hypertensive patients and 60-70% of patients with resistant hypertension, whereas primary aldosteronism is present in only 7-20% of patients with resistant HTN. Renal artery stenosis is...

A/P in Progress, Clinic

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New HTN New DM; DM F/up New Adult Wellness Visit New Back pain Constipation Asthma Post-Menopausal Bleeding Bronchiolitis (kids) Febrile Seizures (Simple Febrile Seizures and Complex Febrile Seizures) PNA in outpatient setting (Both kids and adults) **Insurance only...

Give Both PCV-13 and PCV-23

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The Advisory committee on Immunization Practices advises that the 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine be given in addition to the 23-valent vaccine, preferably before the 23-valent vaccine.