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  • Bunny , CT

I am a fairly veteran Resperate user, and I have been amazed at how well this works. I would not start my day without it. It seems to have a relaxing effect as well. I would be happy to talk to novice users!

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Join in on interesting and helpful discussions in our vibrant online community. You’ll learn how others are dealing with their hypertension and gain valuable insight on controlling your own blood pressure. Take a look at the most recent post from our User Forum:


Forum - RESPeRATE Features and Suggestions
Topic - sensor belt sizing

Since there are several different sized members of our household that use the Resp@rate, I've had some trouble getting the sensor belt accurately resized when I go to use it. I would think if the belt had some sort of hash marks with numerical labeling, it would be of great...

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Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.


Need to treat low BP?


Topic - Low BP


Q: I am 81 years old. My BP reading is 110/55. I go for a regular fast walk for one hour at about 120 paces per minute. And then follow up with free standing exercises, for about one hour. Do I need to take any corrective medication for the lower BP reading of 55? A: You are walking for an hour and doing free standing exercises without problem. Your blood pressure is staying within a good range. Based on this, you appear to be in good cardiovascular health. However, you should discuss your...

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For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:


Medication: Teveten/ eprosartan (ARB)


Topic - Medication: Teveten/ eprosartan (ARB)


How Micardis Reduces Blood Pressure Teveten is one of a new class of blood pressure medication called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Angiotensin II is a chemical that causes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract (tighten). This in turn narrows the blood vessels. This narrowing increases the pressure within the blood vessels and can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Teveten works by blocking the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced. Other ARB medications include Diovan, Cozaar, Atacand, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not...

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