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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 Features and Suggestions
Topic - Start-Up pause
Hi there,
I would like to see a five/ten second pause option between pressing the On/Off switch to start and the breathing detection beginning.
I find that having pressed the start button, I need to settle for a few seconds but during this time, the breath detection tone...
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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:.
Low blood pressure readings after exercise
Topic - Diet & Exercise
Q: I have noticed that 1 or 2 hours after strenuous aerobic exercise my BP readings are very low (90/65) and sometimes I feel very lethargic. Is this because of the water loss during exercise? Do I need to watch my sodium intake? A: It is essential to maintain hydration with strenuous exercise. Keep in mind that sweat contains more than just water so you also lose electrolytes like sodium. Sports drinks are designed to help replace these losses.
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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: Teveten/ eprosartan (ARB)
Topic - Medication: Teveten/ eprosartan (ARB)
How Micardis Reduces Blood Pressure Teveten is one of a new class of blood pressure medication called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Angiotensin II is a chemical that causes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract (tighten). This in turn narrows the blood vessels. This narrowing increases the pressure within the blood vessels and can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Teveten works by blocking the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced. Other ARB medications include Diovan, Cozaar, Atacand, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not...
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