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  • Three Steps to Understanding Your Diagnosis Created: Monday, November 27, 2006 Updated: Monday, January 31, 2011
    Understand the components of a high blood pressure diagnosis and learn questions that every patient should ask their doctor. Don't leave anything to chance, this guide outlines 3 important diagnosi..
  • High Blood Pressure Symptoms - Understanding the Symptoms of Hypertension Created: Sunday, December 03, 2006 Updated: Monday, January 31, 2011
    The symptom profile of high blood pressure is unique because it tends to be insidious and gradual. There are important aspects of high blood pressure symptoms with which you need to be familiar. ..
  • Proper Technique for Blood Pressure Measurement - How to Measure Blood Pressure Created: Sunday, February 04, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    The ability to correctly measure blood pressure is a specialized skill that requires careful attention to many important details. A wide variety of factors can influence the accuracy of blood press..
  • Blood Pressure - Do You Have High Blood Pressure Video Created: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010
    Learn how to find out if you have healthy blood pressure or if you suffer from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
  • Renovascular Hypertension - What Is Renovascular Hypertension Video Created: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010
    When the arteries that bring blood to the kidneys become clogged, the constriction can increase blood pressure throughout the body. Learn more about renovascular hypertension and its risks.
  • Pulmonary Hypertension - What Is Pulmonary Hypertension Video Created: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010
    Endothelin regulates the diameter of blood vessels in the lungs. An increase in endothelin can cause the small arteries in the lungs to narrow and result in pulmonary hypertension. Learn more about..
  • Hypertension Symptoms and High Blood Pressure Diagnosis Created: Thursday, October 04, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
    Understanding the symptoms and and diagnosis of high blood pressure is sometimes a difficult task, but can be simplified by learning the basic facts of the disease. From an understanding of the es..
  • Living Well Created: Friday, October 05, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
    The easiest way to avoid high pressure is to take measures to prevent it from developing. But, for those with existing high blood pressure, there are positive steps you can take to avoid dangerous ..
  • Hypertension Treatment Created: Thursday, October 04, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
    Lifestyle modifications, specific medications, and ongoing monitoring options are all involved in a well-rounded discussion of high blood pressure treatment. Learn about different options for trea..
  • Diabetics - Treating High Blood Pressure in Diabetics Created: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2009
    Effective blood pressure control is an important goal for diabetic patients. The dangers of high blood pressure in diabetics are so serious that some studies have been able to show that well-contro..
  • Diabetics - Hypertension in Diabetics Created: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2009
    High blood pressure is a dangerous disease that becomes even more problematic in the setting of diabetes. Unfortunately, many people with diabetes are also affected by high blood pressure, and the..

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