High Blood Pressure for Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by Alan L. Rubin

• ISBN13: 9780470279021
• ISBN10: 0470279028
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-10-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

New info on high blood pressure in women, children, and the elderlyThe fun and easy way to take charge of hypertension and add years to your life!Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment, and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine whether you're at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You'll also find new information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and dealing with secondary high blood pressure.Measure your blood pressure properlyDevelop a successful treatment planImprove your lifestyle habitsEvaluate new drug therapiesFind resources and outside support

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Understanding High Blood Pressure.

Introducing High Blood Pressure

Detecting High Blood Pressure

Determining Whether YouÆre at Risk

Dealing with Secondary High Blood Pressure

Considering the Medical Consequences.

Defending Your Heart

Shielding Your Kidneys

Protecting Your Brain

Treating (Or Preventing) High Blood Pressure.

Developing a Successful Treatment Plan

Choosing Foods that Lower High Blood Pressure

Keeping Salt Out of Your Diet

Avoiding Tobacco, Alcohol, and Caffeine

Lowering Blood Pressure with Exercise

Adding Drug Therapy

Taking Care of Special Populations.

Helping the Elderly

Handling High Blood Pressure in Children

Treating High Blood Pressure in Women

The Part of Tens.

Ten Simple Ways to Prevent or Reduce High Blood Pressure

Ten (Or So) Myths about High Blood Pressure

Ten New Discoveries about High Blood Pressure

Appendix: Resources for the Latest Information.

Index.

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