|
|
| |
|
|
Resources for Blood Pressure Management
The
National High Blood Pressure Education Program has several new
and updated resources to help consumers and their clinicians
better control their blood pressure.
Fifty
million Americans have high blood pressure, and less than 30
percent are controlling their condition. High blood pressure,
or hypertension, increases the risk of stroke, heart disease,
heart attacks, congestive heart failure, progression of kidney
disease, and death. A consistent blood pressure reading of 140/90
mm Hg or higher is considered high blood pressure.
Scientific
studies have shown that there are many steps that people can
take to control their blood pressure and lower their risk of
heart disease and other life-threatening conditions. For example,
certain dietary habits can decrease blood pressure and prevent
it from rising, and we encourage all Americans to consume more
fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products, and to lower
their intake of salt and dietary sodium.
Tips
on healthy eating are included in NHLBI's expanded and redesigned
Web site, "Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure"
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/.
In addition, the site features information on other behaviors
that contribute to blood pressure control such as maintaining
a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, and
abstaining from excessive amounts of alcohol. There are also
interactive quizzes and tools, information on medications, real-life
examples and recipes to help manage high blood pressure, and
a new section on issues specific to women, such as preeclampsia.
Continuing education programs and interactive software are available
to help clinicians stay abreast of the latest recommendations
in high blood pressure prevention, detection, and treatment.
An
updated brochure and other materials describe the DASH (Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet and include practical
suggestions for limiting intake of salt and sodium. Results
of the DASH-Sodium and other studies show that individuals with
hypertension as well as those with normal blood pressure benefit
significantly from lowering salt and sodium consumption.
For
these and other resources for better heart health, visit the
NHLBI Web site at www.nhlbi.nih.gov
or call the NHLBI Health Information Center at (301) 592-8573.
From the NHLBI
home page http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm,
select: "Health Information", then "Patients
and the General Public: Heart and Vascular Diseases".
In the first category, "High Blood Pressure Information",
you will find both of the following links:
--Your
Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure; Interactive Site
--
Facts About the DASH Diet
For
more information about hypertension,
go to:
|
| |
This health article is made available by Dr. Joseph Barry,
MD a Hypertension Management Specialist. Preventive Med
Associates office at 5415 West Genesee St, Camillus, NY
13031. Dr. Joseph Barry, MD is easily accessible from
Syracuse, Warners, Marcellus, Liverpool, Elbridge, Memphis,
Nedrow, Baldwinsville, Jordan, and Mottville.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
STATE OF THE ART
HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT CARE
ONE PATIENT AT A TIME
|
|
| |
|
Click Here to E-mail This Page to a Friend
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
