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Patients with hypertension should work with their doctors to set blood pressure goals based on individual risk factors. Lifestyle changes are important for everyone, and patients should routinely monitor their blood pressure at home. Drug treatment needs to be planned on an individual basis. About 30% of patients with hypertension are not treated at all, and less than 50% have adequately controlled blood pressure.
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High Blood Pressure Treatment: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Healthy lifestyle changes are an important first step for lowering blood pressure. Current guidelines recommend that people should:Exercise at least... Read more »
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention To prevent high blood pressure, you should: Get regular aerobic exercise Limit your intake of salt and alcoholic... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Blood Pressure MeasurementsBlood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). The higher number indicates systolic blood pressure. The... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Several classes of drugs are used to treat hypertension.DiureticsDiuretics help the kidneys get rid of excess salt and water. They are the mainstays... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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