Hypertension Encyclopedia
Table of Contents
Hypertension Medications
Hypertension News
Can Sunshine Ward Off a Heart Attack?
Hypertension and heart attack risk may be reduced by some time in the sun
Alternative Routes to Lower Blood Pressure
Hypertension may be lowered through alternative therapies
“Beet” High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure may be lowered by drinking beet juice daily
High BP Now, Heavier Menopause Later
Hypertensive pregnancy diseases linked with more severe menopause symptoms
Leveling Racial Differences of Hypertension
Blood pressure can be higher among African Americans but primary care may be an equalizer
Less Salt, More Potassium for Heart Health
Blood pressure may improve with less salt and more potassium in diet
Lowering Hypertension is Not Easy
High blood pressure treatment with thiazides may be effective in African Americans
Watch Out for Gout
Gout risk higher in high blood pressure patients
Blood Pressure & Signs of a Declining Mind
Alzheimers disease early risk factors may be triggered by high blood pressure
Hypertension Latest Videos
Treating a Cold with High Blood Pressure
Colds are difficult for anyone to get through, but when you have high blood pressure, your choices may be limited when it comes to medication. Watch this video to find out which cold medication is the one for you.
Contraindications: Medications and High Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure, there are some medications that are now off-limits to you because they can raise your blood pressure further. Watch this video to learn about the drugs you have to avoid.
Complications of High Blood Pressure
Heart attacks occur when your arteries are clogged, but did you know that hypertension can cause that clogging? Find out why high blood pressure is "the silent killer."
High Blood Pressure: Are You at Risk?
Some people are more likely to develop high blood pressure than others. Find out if you're in the high-risk group.
High Blood Pressure Treatments
High blood pressure, or hypertension, leads to serious consequences if you don't make an effort to lower it using diet, exercise and sometimes, medication. Watch this to find out what you have to do.
Treating Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries that lead to your lungs. And just like high blood pressure, it requires treatment. Find out what medications will help.
About Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension can endanger your health when left untreated. Watch this video to find out what it is and what you have to do if you're diagnosed with it.
HBP and Weather
Did you know that a change in season can cause a change in blood pressure? Well, if you didn't you may want to watch this video so you know what to do when the weather changes.
Common Illnesses & HBP
A cough. Sniffles. No big deal right? Well, when you have high blood pressure it can be a big deal, especially when it comes to treating such common illnesses. Find out why.
