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sdiane47
posted 02/25/2008, comment (1)

clueless in Seattle

     I am a 47 year old female who as of last friday my Blood Pressure was 160/100.  Atenolol was prescribed.     Should I be alarmed?  I admit that I have no idea how to read those little numbers.           
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Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH

Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH

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Cardiology Expert
posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!

You may have heard about the "obesity epidemic" in the media. The risks appear to be even greater than ever. About a third of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight.  As the prevalence of childhood risk factors increases so too will adult heart disease. Childhood obesity contributes to many of the adult risk... Read moreChevron
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posted 05/04/2007, comments (0)

A New SharePost Feature!

Hi everyone, this is Pete, your friendly producer for HighBloodPressureConnection! I'm exctied to tell you about some of the great new SharePost features we have to offer. First up, we've got a new way to find the types of SharePosts you want to read with the advanced sort. You can now pick both the type of post you'd like... Read moreChevron
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posted 02/07/2007, comments (0)

Avoiding High Blood Pressure

It is estimated that 1 in every 3 Americans has hypertension, more commonly referred to as high blood pressure. These numbers are cause for much concern. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for other serious conditions such as heart failure and stroke, which is the third leading cause of death in the United States.High blood pressure can... Read moreChevron
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