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 - naturally slow breathing
I've been using Resperate for about 4 weeks now, 6 times per week. I am naturally a slow breather. My starting bpm is usually around 7. This is with no effort. By the end of the session I am at about 3.5 bpm. I still am...
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:.
Undiagnosed hypertension
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: What has happened to the heart if high blood pressure has been undiagnosed/untreated for about a year?
A: You need to discuss this with your doctor. Clearly something has changed. Perhaps you have gained a lot of weight, have developed venous insufficiency, or some other more serious medical problem. Without knowing what has caused the change, it is not possible to make a treatment recommendation.
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Anxiety Disorders Lead to High Blood Pressure Risk
Topic - Anxiety Disorders Lead to High Blood Pressure Risk
(The Canadian Press) People with anxiety disorders are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure and should have their heart health carefully monitored, doctors attending the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress were told Monday. "People with anxiety disorders are four times more likely to develop high blood pressure over one year than those of us who are anxiety-free," said Dr. Simon Bacon of the Montreal Heart Institute.
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