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High Blood Pressure
Alternate Names : Blood Pressure - High, HBP
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High Blood Pressure: Home Care & Treatment
For high blood pressure caused by essential hypertension or if you have prehypertesion, a proper diet, weight loss, exercise, and salt and alcohol reduction are often recommended. If these measures alone are not enough, your health care provider will talk to you about taking medication to lower your blood pressure.
If your blood pressure reading is consistently above 140/90 mmHg, drugs for hypertension may be prescribed by the health care provider. If you have any other risk factors for heart disease, especially diabetes, your doctor will consider starting medications sooner rather than later.
If you have high blood pressure, the goal is to bring your blood pressure below 140/90 on all readings. If you also have diabetes or kidney disease, the goal is for your blood pressure to be consistently below 130/80.
For high blood pressure caused by medication, consult with your health care provider about changing or discontinuing drugs. DO NOT CHANGE YOUR MEDICATION WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
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• Definition
• High Blood Pressure: Overview & Considerations
• High Blood Pressure: Common Causes
• High Blood Pressure: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
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Review Date : 6/4/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Editorial. Previous Review: Debbie Cohen, M.D., Renal and Electrolyte Division, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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