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High Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home: English or Espanol

Good advice from the American Academy of Family Physicians about the importance of monitoring blood pressure at home. Discusses the pros and cons of home devices.

 

Facts About the DASH Eating Plan: English

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Eating Plan discussed. Research has shown that following this eating plan and reducing sodium (salt) eaten may help prevent the development of high blood pressure. From the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

 

High Blood Pressure

Tools and resources from American Heart Association to help you manage your blood pressure. Take the High Blood Pressure Quiz.

 

High Blood Pressure: Things You Can Do to Help Lower Yours: English or Espanol

Good advice from the American Academy of Family Physicians about what can be done to lower high blood pressure.

 

How Can I Reduce High Blood Pressure?: English or Espanol

Easy to read information from the American Heart Association about what can be done to lower high blood pressure.

 

Protect Your Heart: Prevent High Blood Pressure

Easy to read information about decreasing risk for high blood pressure. From the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

VCU Health System: High Blood Pressure

A general overview of high blood pressure.

Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure

Detection, prevention, treatment and issues for women from the National High Blood Pressure Education Program.

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