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High Blood Pressure Detection
You can find out if you have high blood pressure by having your blood pressure checked regularly. Most doctors will diagnose a person with high blood pressure on the basis of two or more readings, tak... Details >
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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
Although many pregnant women with high blood pressure have healthy babies without serious problems, high blood pressure can be dangerous for both the mother and the fetus. Preeclampsia is also a facto... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Keep Your Heart in Check-Know Your Blood Pressure Number or Nais ng mga Pilipino ang Malusog na Puso (High Blood Pressure Prevention)
Keep Your Heart in Check-Know Your Blood Pressure Number explains what high blood pressure is, how to read your blood pressure number, and ways to keep blood pressure in the normal range. This series ... Details >
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Most Americans Should Consume Less Sodium (1,500 mg/day or less)
This document explains recommended limits for daily sodium intake and how to consume less to help prevent, lower, or even control blood pressure. ... Details >
Pregnancy and Heart Disease 
A woman who has a history of heart disease, heart murmur, rheumatic fever or high blood pressure should talk with her healthcare provider before she decides to become pregnant. These health problems a... Details >
Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure: What Every African American Should Know
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) increases your chances of having a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, and other life-threatening illnesses. African Americans are most ... Details >
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Pulmonary Hypertension Association Support Groups
An online listing of national and international pulmonary hypertension support groups provided as a service to patients and their families by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.... Details >
Questions To Ask Your Doctor If You Have High Blood Pressure
Questions you should ask if your doctor prescribes a drug to treat your blood pressure.... Details >
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Reduce Salt and Sodium in Your Diet
A key to healthy eating is choosing foods lower in salt and sodium. This document offers helpful tips for shopping and planning meals. ... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Shake Your Salt Habit
Learn how you can reduce the amount of sodium you consume to help lower your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.... Details >