Heart and Hypertension
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The DASH diet
Yahoo Health
The DASH diet is a dietary approach to lowering blood pressure and reducing risk of heart disease. Learn about the diet, get tips on following it, take short quizzes and more through this link.
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Risk factors for hypertension
Dummies
Since hypertension affects heart health, it is important to identify potential causes of hypertension. Though its tone is humorous, this article provides useful info on the causes of hypertension.
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Risk calculator
American Heart Association
Heart health and hypertension are related. This tool uses your blood pressure to estimate your risk for heart disease.
Complications of hypertension
US News
Hypertension can lead to angina, heart attack and heart failure and can affect other organs, such as the kidney and brain. Take a detailed look at how the heart is affected by hypertension.
Beta-blockers and stroke
Doc Guide
Beta-blockers used to treat hypertension and heart failure might not protect against stroke. Read more about the corresponding study here.
Hypertension and heart attacks
Cleveland Clinic
Because the increased force on the artery walls can cause damage to the arteries, high blood pressure can lead to a heart attack. Learn more about the link through this article.
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All about hypertension
Merck
Get an in-depth look at hypertension, including how it affects heart health, treatments for it, causes and symptoms. A thorough and detailed article.
Milk it!
Natl. Dairy Council
National Dairy Council provides a collection of articles touting the role of dairy products in helping heart and hypertension risks.
Diagnosing hypertension
eMedicine Health
How is hypertension diagnosed? Blood pressure is measured using a blood pressure cuff; learn what a normal range is and what other tests might be necessary.
In the elderly
The Doctor will see you now
An overview of hypertension in the elderly, its link to heart disease and management in the elderly.
Hypertension and youth
Medical News
Link between heart disease and hypertension in youth is explored in this report on a scientific study. The study shows that high blood pressure in youth is linked to an enlarged heart.
Hypertensive heart disease
Medline Plus
High blood pressure can ultimately affect the heart; this is called hypertensive heart disease. Get an overview of hypertensive heart disease with this link.
An ounce of prevention
Natl. Heart Lung Blood Inst.
You can take simple steps to prevent hypertension and its effect on your heart and other organs. SImple lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise and reducing salt intake can help lower your blood pressure.
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
PH Central
Continuous high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery can eventually lead to right heart failure. Learn more about this lung disease that affects the heart, and click on the links for more info.
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Are there any warning signs?
MedicWeb
Hypertension typically shows no symptoms, but sometimes causes headaches, chest pain, abnormal heartbeats and more.
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Medications for high blood pressure
Drug Digest
Many different classes of drugs are available as treatment options for hypertension, and treatments can be tailored to fit pre-existing conditions, including heart disease.
