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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 User Reviews
Topic - love the ultra
Great new unit ... love the small size .... love simpler menu system ... I was beta tester ....
Got a lot going for it.
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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:.
What is the relationship between heart rate and blood pressure?
Topic - prescription medication
Q: What is the relationship of heart rate and BP? I'm a 62 year old man, my BP is 135/65, and my heart rate is 50. I've just stopped my BP meds (diovan/hct) because of extreme light headedness/dizziness. A: The heart pumps to create enough blood pressure to deliver blood and oxygen to all parts of the body. How fast your heart has to pump depends on what you are doing. If you are getting light headed and dizzy it may be that your pressure has been lowered too much by your medication. Discuss what is happening with your doctor. Take...
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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:
High Blood Pressure Continues to Stalk Many Americans
Topic - High Blood Pressure Continues to Stalk Many Americans
(Gannett News Service) It’s one of medicine’s mantras: If you have high blood pressure, taking steps to lower it will have a dramatic impact on your risk of stroke, heart disease and more. But 70 percent of people with high blood pressure still aren’t doing a good enough job controlling it, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. ‘‘High blood pressure is clearly associated with stroke, and it’s a very preventable and treatable condition, but a lot of people still aren’t doing what they should,’’ says Dr. Keith Siller, medical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Care...
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