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Understanding Your Blood Pressure Medication

There are a variety of classes of high blood pressure medications and they include a number of different drugs. In the widget below, you will find an overview of the classes of blood pressure medication. Understanding Your Blood Pressure MedicationNinaGhamrawi

7 Myths About High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects around 45% of adults in the United States. Having hypertension puts you at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the United States. In this blog, we will discuss the most common myths associated with hypertension.7 Myths About High Blood PressureNoraZhu

Have High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? Know Your Numbers!

When you measure your blood pressure at home, do you always look at the number but not sure how it looks? Is it high or low? Should you be worried about it? Read this article to learn more about the blood pressure readings!Have High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? Know Your Numbers!MohanQi

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Heart failure can occur if the heart cannot pump (systolic) or fill (diastolic) adequately. This means that the heart doesn't work as well as it should, and can't pump blood well enough to meet your body's needs all the time. You may have symptoms, making it difficult to do some daily tasks, or you may have no symptoms at all and a mild condition. Regardless, there are many ways that you can manage your diet, medications, and lifestyle to control symptoms.

How Often Should I Check My Blood Pressure?

Different people with varying levels of blood pressure control will all have different needs. Here are some common recommendations from the experts.How Often Should I Check My Blood Pressure?NinaGhamrawi

Resistant Hypertension - High Blood Pressure That's Hard to Treat

What happens when you hit a high blood pressure plateau? You’ve made lifestyle changes. You’re taking a diuretic and at least two other blood pressure medicines. But your blood pressure still isn’t moving an inch. This is called resistant hypertension. Read this article to learn more about it!Resistant Hypertension - High Blood Pressure That's Hard to TreatNinaGhamrawi

Diastolic Blood Pressure Control: How Low Is Too Low?

Do you often get a low diastolic pressure? Read this article to learn more!Diastolic Blood Pressure Control: How Low Is Too Low?NinaGhamrawi

Where to Obtain Low-Cost Medical Supplies

We all know that medication can be expensive!! This makes it harder to access the medication and insulin you need, which can have a huge impact on your health. If you are having trouble getting the medication you need, take a look at the resources listed below that might be helpful. Where to Obtain Low-Cost Medical SuppliesBrookeMarsal