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 - Any Negative Posts?
As a new owner I am hopeful of achieving the results everyone posts. I am surprised that I have not seen one negative post. Are negative posts just deleted?
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:.
Stubborn diastolic number
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: I am on high blood pressure medicine. Why is it that my bottom number (diastolic) never goes down? It ranges from 93 to 98 all the time. What makes the bottom number go up?
A: Your blood pressure is not in good control based on your readings. You need to be re-evaluated by your physician. For a good discussion on what causes high blood pressure and beneficial life style changes click here
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
U.S. Heart Attacks Become Less Severe
Topic - U.S. Heart Attacks Become Less Severe
(HealthDay News) First-time heart attacks in the United States aren't as deadly now as they have been in past decades, a long-running study finds.
"We know that deaths from heart disease are going down," said Dr. Merle Myerson, director of the cardiovascular disease prevention program at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City, and lead author of a report in the Jan. 20 issue of Circulation. "One reason why is that heart attacks are less severe. People are not coming in with these massive heart attacks that are killing them."
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