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Talk To A RESPeRATE UserQuestions about whether RESPeRATE is right for you?Talk to someone who already owns one. |
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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 Support Forum
Topic - Multiple users on same device?
Can a single Resperate device be used by more than one person? Or does each person need his/her own device? I just ordered one for myself, but would like my wife to try it also.
I read the owner's manual that is available online, and it didn't...
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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:.
Hard to read blood pressure
Topic - Measuring Your BP
Q: My BP is high and hard to hear. What other methods could be used to get an accurate BP reading? A: A sphygmomanometer is a blood pressure device used in many physician offices to measure blood pressure. With this device, one listens for the sound of the return of blood flow. On the other hand, with an electronic blood pressure monitor, the pulse does not need to be heard as a blood pressure reading is based on measurable electronic waves. Many different types of electronic devices are available for both home and professional use.
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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: Catapres/ clonidine (Central-acting)
Topic - Medication: Catapres/ clonidine (Central-acting)
How Catapres Reduces Blood Pressure Catapres (clonidine) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Central-acting agents. Central-acting agents work by stimulating adrenergic receptors on nerves in the brain. This stimulation actually reduces messages that originate in the central nervous system (brain) and are transmitted to the body by the sympathetic nervous system. As a result the heart rate slows down and reduces blood pressure. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not enough to control your blood pressure. Click here for additional information including side effects.
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