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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at high blood pressure in pregnancy, including medications used to treat it and prevention measures. While the condition can be serious, most women go on to have successful pregnancies.
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High Blood Pressure Medication
Types of high blood pressure medication discussed in this eMedTV article include ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and beta-blockers. Other types of high blood pressure medication include vasodilators and calcium channel blockers.
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This video describes possible complications that may occur if you ignore your high blood pressure.
High Blood Pressure Prevention
High blood pressure prevention strategies include following a healthy diet, drinking less alcohol, and exercising. This eMedTV article highlights the benefits of high blood pressure prevention methods in reducing the risk of conditions like stroke.
This section of the eMedTV library provides a list of high blood pressure questions you might consider asking your doctor. By asking high blood pressure questions, you can take a proactive role in controlling or preventing hypertension.
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This video clip discusses some final thoughts regarding high blood pressure.
In most cases, it takes several years for hypertension to cause noticeable high blood pressure symptoms. This page on the eMedTV site describes symptoms of high blood pressure in more detail, such as nausea, dizziness, and lightheadedness.
This eMedTV page outlines lifestyle changes important in high blood pressure treatment, as well as medications used to treat high blood pressure. Common high blood pressure treatment methods include reducing alcohol intake and sodium in one's diet.
High Blood Pressure Treatments
High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is defined as an average blood pressure in excess of 140/90. This eMedTV resource offers a brief explanation of the condition. High blood presure is a common misspelling of high blood pressure.
This page of the eMedTV archives explains that there are many types of high blood pressure medications, including diuretics, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors. High blood presure medication is a common misspelling of high blood pressure medication.



