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 - plug in cord
This might seem strange ... but my batteries given out .... and darn, I don't have any spares, been too cold to get to the store to get some replacements. So, my unit not be used this week. I'm thinking at this point, be nice to have plug...
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 high blood pressure cause stomach viruses?
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: My BP was high one night and I woke up the next morning with a stomach virus. Is this common?
A: In my opinion, the two events are probably not related but if you were getting sick and take blood pressure medicine, the drug might not have been absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract as a result of the virus. You should check with your physician.
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
Topic - Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
(Reuters) A gene that affects how the kidneys process salt may help determine a person's risk of high blood pressure, a discovery that could lead to better ways to treat the condition, researchers said on Monday.
People with a common variant of the gene STK39 tend to have higher blood pressure levels and are more likely to develop full-blown high blood pressure, also called hypertension, University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers found.
Read more
