The Basics (31)
An overview of high blood pressure. Introductory information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and importance of high blood pressure. Designed to be an easy to follow guide for understanding high blood pressure basics.
Newly Diagnosed (10)
If you have recently been diagnosed with High Blood Pressure you probably have questions about what your diagnosis means and how to take your first steps forward. It will be helpful to review how a diagnosis is made, the various pathways to treatment, things to keep an eye on, and important questions to ask your doctor.
Treatment & Monitoring (34)
High blood pressure is a serious disease, but it can often be successfully controlled with a combination of effective monitoring, lifestyle changes, and special medicines. Learning about your treatment options, how to tell if you are being monitored correctly, and important lifestyle changes is a powerful way to keep yourself healthy and happy.
Life After Diagnosis (21)
Being diagnosed with high blood pressure means taking new steps to maintain your health, but it doesn't mean the end of enjoyable living. There are many easy strategies, helpful tips, and creative ideas that can help you get the most out of everyday life while still staying healthy and keeping your high blood pressure under control.
Understand Your Risk (7)
A wide variety of things can increase or decrease your risk for developing high blood pressure or for experiencing other high blood pressure related problems. To understand your risk, things like family history, diet, exercise level, other laboratory tests, smoking status, and overall health must be considered.
Information for Women (22)
High blood pressure presents risks and challenges for everyone, but there can be special considerations for women. Risk profiles, treatment points, lifestyle concerns, and associated medical problems can be slightly different in women than in men, especially women over 35. Learning about these important differences will help you make the most of your prevention and treatment efforts.
Associated Problems (13)
High blood pressure has been conclusively linked to a number of other medical problems. Problems like blood clots, stroke, and heart attack are much more frequent in people who have high blood pressure. Similarly, kidney problems, liver problems, and a number of hormonal disturbances can contribute to or cause the development of high blood pressure.
Prevention (14)
The prevention of high blood pressure is an important and potentially life saving topic. Learning to control your risk factors, and understanding how to avoid other complications can save you and your family enormous medical, financial, and emotional consequences.
Quick Facts (22)
There is a vast amount of information available about high blood pressure, both in scientific journals and in the popular media. Making sense of it all can be overwhelming and confusing. This quick reference guide scours the scientific and popular literature for you, and will help you easily and quickly understand the most important facts about high blood pressure.
Glossary (88)
It is very common to get lost in the jumble of complicated words, medical terminology, and drug names used when reading about high blood pressure or discussing your condition with your doctor. To help tie everything together, use this handy glossary anytime you have a question about a medical term, drug name, or scientific phrase.
