High Blood Pressure for Dummies

by Alan L. Rubin

Overview

New info on high blood pressure in women, children, and the elderly

The fun and easy way to take charge of hypertension and add years to your life!

Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment, and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine whether you're at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You'll also find new information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and dealing with secondary high blood pressure.

• Measure your blood pressure properly
• Develop a successful treatment plan

• Improve your lifestyle habits

• Evaluate new drug therapies

• Find resources and outside support

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470137512
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/04/2007
Series:	For Dummies Books
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	1,068,872
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Alan L. Rubin, MD, is a physician in private practice and the author of the bestselling Diabetes For Dummies, Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, and Thyroid For Dummies.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Understanding High Blood Pressure 7

Chapter 1: Introducing High Blood Pressure 9

Chapter 2: Detecting High Blood Pressure 15

Chapter 3: Determining whether you’re at Risk 31

Chapter 4: Dealing with Secondary High Blood Pressure 45

Part II: Considering the Medical Consequences 67

Chapter 5: Defending Your Heart 69

Chapter 6: Shielding Your Kidneys 89

Chapter 7: Protecting Your Brain 107

Part III: Treating (Or Preventing) High Blood Pressure 123

Chapter 8: Developing a Successful Treatment Plan 125

Chapter 9: Choosing Foods that Lower High Blood Pressure 135

Chapter 10: Keeping Salt Out of Your Diet 151

Chapter 11: Avoiding Tobacco, Alcohol, and Caffeine 161

Chapter 12: Lowering Blood Pressure with Exercise 183

Chapter 13: Adding Drug Therapy 199

Part IV: Taking Care of Special Populations 241

Chapter 14: Helping the Elderly 243

Chapter 15: Handling High Blood Pressure in Children 257

Chapter 16: Treating High Blood Pressure in Women 269

Part V: The Part of Tens 281

Chapter 17: Ten Simple Ways to Prevent or Reduce High Blood Pressure 283

Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Myths about High Blood Pressure 293

Chapter 19: Ten New Discoveries about High Blood Pressure 303

Appendix: Resources for the Latest Information 311

Index 321