What is high blood pressure? Despite popular myth, high blood pressure is not nervous tension. This page on the eMedTV site debunks myths about high blood pressure and provides links to detailed information about this condition.
While not causes of high blood pressure per se, as this eMedTV article explains, factors such as smoking or diabetes can increase a person's risk of developing this condition. Other possible causes of hypertension include gender and race.
Headache, dizziness, and nausea are possible signs and symptoms of high blood pressure. However, as this eMedTV page explains, most people with the condition do not experience any high blood pressure signs and symptoms until organ damage has occurred.
A blood pressure test measures the pressure inside your blood vessels as the heart beats and relaxes. This eMedTV resource explains how blood pressure test results are recorded as two numbers -- the systolic pressure "over" the diastolic pressure.
This eMedTV page outlines lifestyle changes important in high blood pressure treatment, as well as medications used to treat high blood pressure. Common high blood pressure treatment methods include reducing alcohol intake and sodium in one's diet.
As this eMedTV page explains, calcium channel blockers and nervous system inhibitors are just two types of blood pressure medication available. This page provides detailed information about these and other medications used to treat hypertension.
High blood pressure can result in problems that affect the brain, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of high blood pressure on these vital organs in more detail.
One reason why high blood pressure is a health concern is because it increases the risk for conditions such as heart attack and stroke. This eMedTV article explains in detail why high blood pressure is a health concern.
High blood pressure prevention strategies include following a healthy diet, drinking less alcohol, and exercising. This eMedTV article highlights the benefits of high blood pressure prevention methods in reducing the risk of conditions like stroke.
As this eMedTV article explains, combining foods that lower blood pressure can have the same effect as blood pressure medicine. The DASH diet contains foods such as whole grains, fish, and vegetables; it calls for a reduction in salt, fat, and sugar.
This eMedTV segment discusses exercise and high blood pressure and includes a sample walking plan. Studies on the effects of exercise and high blood pressure show that exercise can lower blood pressure, regardless of the type, intensity, or duration.
This segment of the eMedTV archives explores the connection between alcohol and high blood pressure. While moderate amounts are usually fine, too much alcohol can make hypertension worse or decrease the effectiveness of medications.
A variety of conditions are made worse by smoking, and high blood pressure is just one of them. This eMedTV resource explains the dangerous link between smoking and high blood pressure and offers tips for quitting.
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