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Heart Health

Drug Combo Reduces Heart Attack Deaths

Posted September 28, 2008 7:32 PM

Patients with high blood pressure who took a diuretic and a potassium-sparing drug, reduced cardiac mortality by 40 percent, U.S. researchers said. The current U.S. hypertension treatment guidelines recommend using a thiazide diuretic -- a drug that increases the volume of urine -- alone as the initial drug therapy for high blood pressure, senior author Dr. John Oates said. The Read more...

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Welcome to the High Blood Pressure Discussion Board

Started by paulk on July 29, 2008 10:01 PM

Welcome to the discussion! You've found the ThirdAge discussion group devoted to the signs, symptoms, treatment, and support of folks with hypertension -- high blood pressure to most of us. Please feel free to use this forum to post your ideas and advice and ask questions of other ThirdAgers who share your interests. Although you should never consider the ideas and opinions voiced here as medical advice on your specific condition, you can and should use them as springboards for discussions with your own personal healthcare professionals. Because this forum will not be tightly moderated, it is the responsibility of all participants to play fair, treat other respectfully, and keep the tone civil and caring.

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Can high blood pressure put me at risk for kidney disease?

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Yes, hypertension (high blood pressure) damages blood vessels, which can include those in your kidneys. If this happens, it can prevent waste and ... Read More...

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I'm on hormone replacement therapy, and my friend told me it could affect my blood pressure. Is that true?

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According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), blood pressure may rise in some women receiving estrogen therapy. However, a ... Read More...

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Exercise & Fitness

Step-By-Step Guide to a Stroll

Posted April 28, 2008 12:58 PM

Just 30 minutes of moderate walking five days a week can have dramatic long-term health benefits -- reducing blood pressure, body fat and cholesterol levels, and our risks of developing heart disease, cancer and dementia -- according to Dr. Mark Hamer, an expert in exercise physiology at University College London. "When we start to walk, the adrenal glands, situated close to the kidneys, Read more...

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Hypertension

Controlling High Blood Pressure

Posted August 27, 2007 3:41 PM

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchQUESTION: I'm taking L-arginine and L-citrulline because I read that they will normalize blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes. Is this true? ANSWER: It's very good that you are paying attention to high blood pressure, which doctors consider the leading treatable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. But there are well-proven Read more...

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Heart Health

Your Chances of Surviving Heart Failure

Posted August 27, 2007 3:41 PM

Heart failure has become an "epidemic." But with proper monitoring and care, including self-care, it doesn't have to be a death sentence. "Patients are surviving their heart attacks and are being treated better for diabetes and hypertension," says Dr. A.G. Kfoury, a cardiologist in the LDS Hospital Heart Failure Prevention and Treatment Program. As more people survive, the Read more...

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Weight Loss

The DASH Diet

Posted August 27, 2007 3:41 PM

Healthcare professionals see DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) as a perfect eating plan for high blood pressure. Released in 1991 after years of controlled studies, the DASH diet has shown remarkable results in lowering blood pressure, say local dietitians. "It goes beyond the doctor telling you to cut out sodium," said Lise Karpel, a registered dietitian at Ephrata Read more...

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