New info on high blood pressure in women, children, and the
elderly
The fun and easy way to take charge of hypertension and add
years to your life!
Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide
explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment,
and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine
whether you’re at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to
keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You’ll also find new
information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and
dealing with secondary high blood pressure.
* Measure your blood pressure properly
* Develop a successful treatment plan
* Improve your lifestyle habits
* Evaluate new drug therapies
* Find resources and outside support
Table of Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Understanding High Blood Pressure 7
Chapter 1: Introducing High Blood Pressure 9
Chapter 2: Detecting High Blood Pressure 15
Chapter 3: Determining whether you’re at Risk 31
Chapter 4: Dealing with Secondary High Blood Pressure 45
Part II: Considering the Medical Consequences 67
Chapter 5: Defending Your Heart 69
Chapter 6: Shielding Your Kidneys 89
Chapter 7: Protecting Your Brain 107
Part III: Treating (Or Preventing) High Blood Pressure 123
Chapter 8: Developing a Successful Treatment Plan 125
Chapter 9: Choosing Foods that Lower High Blood Pressure 135
Chapter 10: Keeping Salt Out of Your Diet 151
Chapter 11: Avoiding Tobacco, Alcohol, and Caffeine 161
Chapter 12: Lowering Blood Pressure with Exercise 183
Chapter 13: Adding Drug Therapy 199
Part IV: Taking Care of Special Populations 241
Chapter 14: Helping the Elderly 243
Chapter 15: Handling High Blood Pressure in Children 257
Chapter 16: Treating High Blood Pressure in Women 269
Part V: The Part of Tens 281
Chapter 17: Ten Simple Ways to Prevent or Reduce High Blood Pressure 283
Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Myths about High Blood Pressure 293
Chapter 19: Ten New Discoveries about High Blood Pressure 303
Appendix: Resources for the Latest Information 311
Index 321
About the author
Alan L. Rubin, MD, is a physician in private practice and the author of the bestselling Diabetes For Dummies, Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, and Thyroid For Dummies.
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