Muscle Poisons, Malaria, and Hydralazine Roots: The First Pharmacological Options For Hypertension
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Muscle Poisons, Malaria, and Hydralazine Roots: The First Pharmacological Options For Hypertension
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Dive into the first real medications used to treat dangerously high blood pressure. From muscle poisons and anti-malarials to a plant root used for centuries, we trace how hydralazine and reserpine emerged as early antihypertensive therapies. We also explore the landmark VA Cooperative Study, which proved that lowering blood pressure could prevent strokes, heart failure, and kidney damage—and began changing modern medicine.
Chapters- (00:00:00) - Introduction: Hypertension Pharmacological Options
- (00:02:48) - Sodium Thiocyanate: The First BP-Lowering Medication
- (00:04:58) - Landmark Study: VA Cooperative
- (00:08:12) - Anti-Malarials: The Accidental Hypertension Treatement
- (00:10:29) - Pentaquine: The First Proof
- (00:13:42) - Hydralazine: An Anti-Malarial That Became a Blood Pressure Drug
- (00:15:04) - Reserpine: The Plant That Lowered Blood Pressure
- (00:19:09) - Turning Point: The Beginning of Modern Hypertension Care
- (00:22:03) - Outro: What Comes Next
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