Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Prevention Tips
How Can High Blood Pressure Be Prevented? If You Have Normal Blood Pressure If you don’t have high blood pressure (HBP), you can take steps to prevent it. Lifestyle measures can help you maintain normal blood pressure. Follow a healthy eating plan. This includes limiting the amount of sodium (salt) and alcohol that you consume. [...]
Conventioal Treatment of High Blood Pressure
How Is High Blood Pressure Treated? High blood pressure (HBP) is treated with lifestyle changes and medicines. Most people who have HBP will need lifelong treatment. Sticking to your treatment plan is important. It can prevent or delay the problems linked to HBP and help you live and stay active longer. Goals of Treatment The [...]
How Is High Blood Pressure Diagnosed?
Your doctor will diagnose high blood pressure (HBP) using the results of blood pressure tests. These tests will be done several times to make sure the results are correct. If your numbers are high, your doctor may have you return for more tests to check your blood pressure over time. If your blood pressure is [...]
High Blood Pressure Causes, Signs, Symptoms and Complications
What Causes High Blood Pressure? Blood pressure tends to rise with age, unless you take steps to prevent or control it. Certain medical problems, such as chronic kidney disease, thyroid disease, and sleep apnea, may cause blood pressure to rise. Certain medicines, such as asthma medicines (for example, corticosteroids) and cold-relief products, also may raise [...]