Category Archives: High Blood Pressure

Treatment of High Blood Pressure

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

Treatment of high blood pressure requires a willingness to change your lifestyle and to take medications regularly if this is necessary. Continue reading →

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Signs, Symptoms and Complications of High Blood Pressure

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

Part two of a three part discussion on high blood pressure. This part describes the signs, symptoms, and complications of high blood pressure. Continue reading →

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What is High Blood Pressure? How is Blood Pressure Measured?

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

This first part of a three part series on high blood pressure will provide an overview of high blood pressure. The second part will discuss the signs, symptoms, and complications of high blood pressure, and the final part will describe the treatment of high blood pressure. Continue reading →

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Podcast: High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

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This healthcast will tell you what you need to know to get through a pregnancy if you have high blood pressure before or during the pregnancy. Continue reading →

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Podcast: Salt and High Blood Pressure

Posted on October 10, 2005 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

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This healthcast concerns the major role that salt plays in raising your blood pressure. Continue reading →

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Podcast: High Blood Pressure Drug Treatment

Posted on September 19, 2005 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

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This healthcast is about using drugs to control your blood pressure when lifestyle changes like the DASH diet and exercise have not lowered it sufficiently (below 140/90). Continue reading →

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Podcast: Exercise and High Blood Pressure

Posted on September 5, 2005 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

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This healthcast is about using exercise and other body movements to control your blood pressure. More detailed information will be found in my book, “High Blood Pressure For Dummies“. Continue reading →

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Podcast: High Blood Pressure Nutritional Treatment

Posted on August 29, 2005 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

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This healthcast is about using diet to control your blood pressure. More detailed information will be found in my book, “High Blood Pressure For Dummies“. Continue reading →

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Podcast: Introduction to High Blood Pressure

Posted on August 22, 2005 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

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This healthcast will introduce you to this “silent killer” that affects 50 million Americans and 20% of the rest of the world. Continue reading →

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Diagnosis of High Blood Pressure – What Are The Normal Levels?

Posted on April 25, 2005 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

How do you know if your blood pressure readings are too high? The numbers have been clearly defined. These are the various categories that you might fall into. Continue reading →

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Ten Commandments For Avoiding High Blood Pressure

Posted on April 25, 2005 by Alan L. Rubin, MD

You can do a lot to prevent high blood pressure. These are just some of the more important steps you can take to avoid getting it and its complications. Continue reading →

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