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Posts tagged with ‘hypertension’
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Lifestyle Changes to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Lowing high blood pressure is possible with small lifestyle changes.
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Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a condition women can get while pregnant. It involves an increase in blood pressure and signs of damage…
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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a term for a set of risk factors for heart disease including high blood pressure, cholesterol, and…
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High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure…
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Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home
Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions.
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High Blood Pressure Medicines
There are many medicines used to treat high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor to help figure out which one…
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Beta-Blockers for Heart Problems
Take your beta blockers to stay heart healthy.
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Sometimes an area of a blood vessel wall will get weak. It can start to swell like a balloon and…
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is an increase in pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood to the lungs. It is a…
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Using an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
If you have high blood pressure, you may need to wear an ambulatory blood pressure monitor. It takes and records…
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The DASH Diet: Healthy Eating to Control Your Blood Pressure
Eating healthier foods improves many health problems, including high blood pressure (hypertension).
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
A small percentage of pregnant women in the U.S. have high blood pressure during their pregnancy. Some cases are mild;…
