Hypertension

High Blood Pressure in Men (Hypertension)

Why should I care about high blood pressure in men? High blood pressure -- in men and women -- is a big problem. One in every three adult Americans - about 65 million people - have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Many mo...

Dash Diet For High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

One step to lower high blood pressure: Incorporate the DASH diet into your lifestyle. Doctors recommend: Eating more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods Cutting back on foods that are high in saturated fat, cholesterol, an...

Secondary Hypertension (Hypertension)

In about 10% of people, high blood pressure is caused by another disease (this is called secondary hypertension). In such cases, when the root cause is treated, blood pressure usually returns to normal. These causes include the following conditions: ...

Low Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

What Is Low Blood Pressure? Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (less than 90/60) with no symptoms. A blood pressure reading appears as two numbers. The first and higher of the two is a measure of systolic pressure, or th...

Finding Help (Hypertension)

Message Board: Hypertension Support Group How can you best diagnose, manage, and treat your high blood pressure? Find out from other hypertension sufferers on this message board. Hypertension Support Group ...

Resources (Hypertension)

Heart Health Organizations American College of Cardiology Heart House 9111 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814-1699 1-800-253-4636, ext. 694 or (301) 897-5400 Fax: (301) 897-9745www.acc.org American Heart Associat...

Personal Stories (Hypertension)

Video: Laughter and High Blood Pressure A growing body of evidence shows that laughter can reduce stress, stabilize blood pressure, and boost the immune system. And the best part: Fake laughter may be just as good as the real thing. Learn more...

Grapefruit Juice: Is it Affecting Your Medication? (Hypertension)

A nutraceutical is a food or part of a food that allegedly provides medicinal or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease. Grapefruit juice has been touted as containing many compounds that can reduce hardening of the art...

5 Tips on Reducing Salt Intake (Hypertension)

Eating less sodium can help lower some people's blood pressure. This can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Sodium is something we need in our diets, but most of us eat too much of it. Much of the sodium we eat comes from salt we add to our food ...

10 Frequently Asked Questions About Hypertension (Hypertension)

Answers to your frequently asked questions about hypertension, commonly called high blood pressure. Is Your Blood Pressure in Check? 1. What Causes High Blood Pre...

High Blood Pressure Medication Guidelines: What You Want to Know (Hypertension)

Your doctor may prescribe blood pressure medication you can take to lower your high blood pressure. If complications associated with high blood pressure are present, other drugs may also be prescribed. Whatever the treatment prescribed for you, it...

Living and Coping (Hypertension)

If you have high blood pressure and are being treated for hypertension, good communication between you and your doctor is vital. Your doctor will most likely review with you everything you need to know about your condition. Still, make sure you know ...

Hypertension Management: In-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (Hypertension)

You don't always have to go to your doctor's office to have your blood pressure checked; you can monitor your own blood pressure at home. This is especially important if your doctor recommends your blood pressure be monitored on a regular basis. ...

Can a 'Pet' Prescription Lower Your Blood Pressure? (Hypertension)

Can a "pet" prescription lower your blood pressure? Owning a pet can ward off depression, lower blood pressure, and boost immunity. It may even improve your social life. By Jeanie Lerche Davis Feature Reviewed by Brun...

Care (Hypertension)

The most important element in the management of high blood pressure is follow-up care. Check with your health care provider periodically to make sure that your blood pressure is in the recommended range. If it is not, your treatment shou...

Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Hypertension (Hypertension)

There are many different types of complementary and alternative treatments believed to be effective for treating high blood pressure (hypertension). Scientific evidence indicates that -- in addition to a diet that is low in saturated fat and salt and...

Meditation: A Natural Aid for High Blood Pressure? (Hypertension)

High blood pressure treatment isn't limited to drugs. Lower blood pressure naturally. Natural treatments such as meditation and diet can have a significant effect. By Carol Sorgen Feature Reviewed by Michael W. Smith...

Medications to Treat Hypertension (Hypertension)

ACE Inhibitors Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors widen or dilate your blood vessels to improve the amount of blood your heart pumps and lower blood pressure. This article includes examples of ACE inhibitors, guidelines for their ...

Handling Hypertension and Stress (Hypertension)

Reducing stress can help lower high blood pressure. Stress is a normal part of life. But too much stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems -- including heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains, or irregular heart...

High Blood Pressure Diet (Hypertension)

Most people know about the strong link between a healthy diet and disease prevention. But did you know that what you eat -- or don't eat -- may lower or prevent high blood pressure? Also, weight loss, if you are overweight or obese, is a safe and eff...

Blood Pressure and Exercise: A Little Lowers a Lot (Hypertension)

Lowering high blood pressure can be a benefit of regular exercise. A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. Fortunately, it's a risk factor that you can do something about. It can also: Streng...

Smoking and High Blood Pressure: Kick the Habit -- for Your Heart (Hypertension)

Did you know that smoking and heart disease are related? Or that smoking increases blood pressure? Most people associate cigarette smoking with breathing problems and lung cancer. But people who smoke are more also likely to develop hypertension and ...

How Is Blood Pressure Measured? (Hypertension)

Media file 1: Blood pressure measurement. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. The only way to tell whether you have high blood pressure is to perform a quick, painless test using a device called a sphygmomanometer. This instrument consists o...

Treatment (Hypertension)

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is dangerous because it can lead to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, or kidney disease. The goal of hypertension treatment is to lower high blood pressure and protect important organs, like the brain, heart...

Tests (Hypertension)

The only way to tell whether you have high blood pressure is to have it measured with a blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer). This device consists of a gauge and a rubber cuff that is placed around your arm and inflated. Having ...

High Blood Pressure and Erectile Dysfunction (Hypertension)

To understand how high blood pressure can lead to erectile dysfunction, you first have to understand how erections work. Getting an erection is really a complicated process. Is Your Blood Pressure i...

Diagnosis (Hypertension)

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called a "silent disease" because you usually don't know that you have it. There may be no symptoms or signs. Nonetheless, it damages the body and eventually may cause problems like heart disease. T...

Preeclampsia: High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy (Hypertension)

What Are Preeclampsia and Eclampsia? Preeclampsia and eclampsia are diseases of pregnancy that involve the development or worsening of high blood pressure during pregnancy. As the names suggest, these two disorders are related. Preeclampsia, als...

Hypertension and Heart Disease (Hypertension)

Hypertensive heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death associated with high blood pressure and is actually a group of disorders that include heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and left ventricular hypertrophy (excessive thickening of the heart...

Kidney Disease and Hypertension (Hypertension)

High blood pressure is a major cause of kidney disease and kidney failure (end-stage renal disease). Hypertension can cause damage to the blood vessels and filters in the kidney, making removal of waste from the body difficult. ...