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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 User Reviews
Topic - Thankful for your TIPS!
I really admire what you have put together to help people understand their cardio-vascular health issues. I know more about beta blockers from your site than I ever learned from my cardiologist, the prescription contraindications, or anyone else that I spoke with about beta blockers. Please pass this...
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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:.
How dreams affect blood pressure
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: When I am asleep I often have dreams where I am running or dreams that are frightening. Does that affect my blood pressure? A: Blood pressure elevates with nightmares. The elevation is a protective mechanism of the body to prepare for fleeing or combat in threatening situations. Normally this increase in pressure does not cause problems. However, if you have high blood pressure, significant increases at night could cause problems. You should talk to your doctor.
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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: Micardis/ telmisartan (ARB)
Topic - Medication: Micardis/ telmisartan (ARB)
How Micardis Reduces Blood Pressure Micardis (telmisartan) 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). Micardis 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 Cozaar, Avapro, Atacand, Diovan, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they...
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