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 - Forum guidelines
As the forum has expanded it has become necessary to introduce some guidelines in order to make participation in the RESPeRATE forum discussions a pleasant experience for all.
We ask that you please make note of the following:
PLACEMENT OF POSTS
There are four areas...
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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:.
Why is my heart rate high every time I check my blood pressure?
Topic - prescription medication
Q: Why is my heart hate high (around 85) every time I check my BP? A: The normal range for pulse in adults ranges from 60 to 100. Anxiety causes the heart to beat faster. If you are worried about your blood pressure level, this could elevate your rate.
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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: Toprol XL/ metoprolol (Beta blocker)
Topic - Medication: Toprol XL/ metoprolol (Beta blocker)
How Toprol XL Reduces Blood Pressure Toprol XL (metoprolol) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent or more commonly known as Beta Blockers. Other brand names for metroprolol are Lopressor and Metoprolol Succinate ER. Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline. By blocking the action of the involuntary nervous system on the heart, beta blockers relieve stress on the heart. Toprol XL slows the heartbeat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduces blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body, thus lowering...
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