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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 Support Forum
Topic - Unanswered Question ?

I have asked to have a question answered on the forum but no one wants to commit ?.
I will try again.
I was told by JACK of resperate while telephoning the free helpline number that i had 8 weeks to evaluate the Resperate should I waish to return...

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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:.


High blood pressure postpartum


Topic - Pregnancy & Menopause


Q: My BP elevated a couple weeks before delivering my baby. It has been a month after having my baby and my BP has remained elevated. Can you possibly tell me why my BP is still elevated? What can I do to lower it? A: Blood pressure sometimes elevates with pregnancy. It does not always return to normal after delivery. Even if it does, the risk of developing high blood pressure later in life is increased. You need to see your doctor for appropriate treatment advice. If you gained a...

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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:


U.S. Heart Attacks Become Less Severe


Topic - U.S. Heart Attacks Become Less Severe


(HealthDay News) First-time heart attacks in the United States aren't as deadly now as they have been in past decades, a long-running study finds. "We know that deaths from heart disease are going down," said Dr. Merle Myerson, director of the cardiovascular disease prevention program at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City, and lead author of a report in the Jan. 20 issue of Circulation. "One reason why is that heart attacks are less severe. People are not coming in with these massive heart attacks that are killing them." Read more

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