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  • High blood pressure: Using the DASH diet

    Article
    04/24/07, Healthwise

    The DASH diet is an eating plan that is low in fat but rich in low-fat dairy foods, fruits, and vegetables. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Hypertension is high blood pressure. Following the DASH diet may lower bl

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  • Ramipril

    Drug
    08/09/07, Healthwise

    Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking ramipril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medic

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  • Blood Pressure: the Lower the Better

    Expert Advice
    09/02/05, Johns Hopkins University

    For many years people have been told that their blood pressure was either normal or too high. Too high (high blood pressure or hypertension) was, and…

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  • 20 Saltiest Foods in America

    Expert Advice
    04/25/08, Men's Health

    Calories — whether from fat, sugar, or a combination of bad-for-you foodstuffs — aren’t the only danger lurking in today’s restaurant menus.…

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  • Losartan

    Drug
    01/21/08, Healthwise

    To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

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  • Hydrochlorothiazide and losartan

    Drug
    11/15/07, Healthwise

    Before using hydrochlorothiazide and losartan, tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, kidney or liver disease, asthma, low or high blood levels of potassium, gout, lupus, diabetes, or an allergy to sulfa drugs.

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  • Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Prevention

    Article
    11/14/08, Healthwise

    If you have chronic high blood pressure (hypertension), you can lower your blood pressure before pregnancy by exercising, eating a diet low in sodium and rich in fruits and vegetables, and staying at a healthy weight. Lowering your bl

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  • Blood Pressure Meds to Lessen CVD Risk

    Expert Advice
    09/03/09, Johns Hopkins University

    Researchers advocate for more people to take blood pressure lowering drugs to prevent cardiovascular disease, but this isn't recommended for everyone.

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  • Prehypertension Worse Than Smoking for Postmenopausal Women

    Expert Advice
    04/06/07, Johns Hopkins University

    Researchers point out that prehypertension was associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular events than the widely known risk factor of smoking,…

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  • Women and Heart Disease, Part 1: Aspirin Confusion

    Expert Advice
    03/08/07, Johns Hopkins University

    The 2007 update of the American Heart Association's guidelines for women has led to some confusion regarding the use of aspirin.

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