High Blood Pressure Treatment WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on High Blood Pressure Treatment
Treatment for high blood pressure (hypertension) ranges from lifestyle changes to the use of medications. By being physically active, losing weight, and eating a healthier diet, you can significantly lower your blood pressure.1 Medications such as beta blockers, diuretics, and calcium channel blockers can help to lower your blood pressure when used as part of a healthy regimen.2
Fast Facts:
- High blood pressure can lead to the development of heart disease and kidney disease.1
- By quitting smoking and limiting the amount of alcohol you consume, you can help to lower your blood pressure.1
- Diets such as the DASH diet are recommended for those with high blood pressure.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 WebMD: An Overview of High Blood Pressure Treatment
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 eMedTV: Hypertension Treatment
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
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- Last update: Oct. 27, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: High Blood Pressure Treatments, Treatment for High Blood Pressure, Treatments for High Blood Pressure
- Last update: Oct. 27, 2009
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