Hypertension - High Blood Pressure

This resource provides information on the different challenges posed by hypertension, types of high blood pressure medications, a personal blood pressure record, and a weekly medication chart that may be helpful in self-managing this medical condition. A list of frequently asked questions is also included.

This short guide explains benefits of eating a diet lower in salt (dietary sodium). It provides guidelines for sodium intake, gives examples of high sodium foods, explains how to interpret food nutrition labels and gives suggestions for lowering salt intake in your everyday diet.

This web page introduces some effective ways to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication.

This website provides extensive information on hypertension, its causes, treatment and prevention. Patients and their caregivers will find here also a list of recommended devices used to measure blood pressure at home.

This guide explains the most common forms of heart and blood vessel disease and lays out practical strategies to get you on the road to better health. The book also provides up-to-date information for women and their unique heart disease risks and symptoms as well as information on heart-healthy eating.