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Consequences of High Blood Pressure (HBP #2)

High blood pressure isn’t called the “silent killer” for nothing. Check out this video to learn the consequences of hypertension.Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Understanding High Blood Pressure

A close collaboration between Hybrid, Experts in Health and Distant Object Productions resulted in a comprehensive educational DVD for patients and healthcare professionals on the subject of Hypertension. The project involved a wide range of visual media including 3D animation, … Continue reading

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The Silent Killer – High Blood Pressure

Many people are not aware what blood pressure is. And that lack of knowledge could potentially lead to serious health complications, stroke, heart attack and even death. The term Silent Killer describes high blood pressure very well. Yet with a … Continue reading

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Snoring and High Blood Pressure

Numerous research articles make the link between high blood pressure (hypertension) and obstructive sleep apnea. It is, therefore, easy to jump to the conclusion that the underlying link is actually between being overweight or obese (whether it be mild, moderate or severe) … Continue reading

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Some Useful Tips For High Blood Pressure

Over the last twenty five years, many new medicines have been discovered which have been extremely successful in helping to reduce elevated blood pressures to within the normal range. Among the drugs in current use are Diuretics, Beta-blockers and the … Continue reading

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Low Blood Pressure – Why is Your Blood Pressure Low?

Why is your blood pressure low? As a doctor with an interest in the subject, I’m often asked if a low blood pressure is normal or if such a reading indicates some abnormal process in the body? In fact – … Continue reading

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High Blood Pressure Medicine – All About Beta-Blockers

Another one of the more common high blood pressure medicines are ones known as beta-blockers. Some of the most common brands include: Levatal Visken Cartrol Inderal Sectral Corgard Blocadren Coreg Kerlone There are numerous benefits with beta-blockers in treating high … Continue reading

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Hypertension 101 – Is There a Difference Between High Blood Pressure and Hypertension?

Hypertension 101 is another article in a series on high blood pressure. For a complete list of hypertension symptoms, see the article ‘High Blood Pressure Symptoms.’ A hypertension treatment is also covered in other articles in this series. Hypertension is … Continue reading

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The High Blood Pressure Headache Connection – Truth or Lie?

There is a high blood pressure headache link right? Well, if you believe that then read on – you may be surprised. Generally, most people believe that one of the symptoms of high blood pressure is a persistent headache. However … Continue reading

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Hypotension – Low Blood Pressure Problem

Blood pressure can have many different effects on a human body. The common problem is high blood pressure, called hypertension. Another problem is having low blood pressure, called hypotension. Hypotension can be serious and it should be taken care of … Continue reading

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