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 News & Announcements
Topic - RESPeRATE on TV -- for the first time!
Perhaps you've seen RESPeRATE on TV? This week, for the first time, a new DRTV (direct response television) commercial of 120 seconds and 60 seconds will highlight RESPeRATE with a product demonstration, as well as testimonials from both customers and a medical expert, to highlight the medical benefits of...
| Continue Reading >> |
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:.
Can an analgesic lower blood pressure?
Topic - Medication Interactions
Q: I was given Fentanyl as an analgesic during a colonoscopy procedure. My blood pressure started out at 149/93 and went as low as 103/69 and finally ended at 124/74. Is this pattern consistent with the use of this drug or could this be a case of white coat syndrome? A: It is not uncommon for blood pressure to be higher at the beginning of a procedure than at the end. I suspect your blood pressure was lowest when the amount of Fentanyl in your blood was the highest. White coat hypertension refers to the elevation of blood pressure taken at...
| Continue Reading >> |
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
Topic - Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
(Medical News Today) A French study reported in the January 12th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment "could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly". Read more
| Continue Reading >> |