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Hypertension
Title: Hypertension
Category: Science & Technology
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Hypertension
Hypertension
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. A normal blood pressure is 120/80. A blood pressure reading higher or equal to 140/90 is considered abnormally high. Elevated blood pressure means your heart is working harder than normal, putting both your heart and arteries under great strain. High blood pressure is serious business. On average, people with uncontrolled hypertension are:
Seven times more likely to have a stroke.
Six times more likely to develop congestive …showed first 75 words of 670 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 670 total…nitroprusside may be used. Other options for therapy include reserpine, rauwolfia, alkaloids, and guanethidine.
Preventive Measures
There are many thing you can do to prevent high blood pressure. These things include:
Have your blood pressure checked regularly
Watching your weight
Being moderate in drinking alcohol
Eating foods that are low in fat, cholesterol and salt, and high in fiber
Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables
Not smoking
Exercising regularly
Reducing stress and practicing relaxation techniques
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