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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 - Long tones
Sorry to bother all of you again. Can you tell me why the expiration tone is so long? How come it never gets shorter? I'm all right on the inhale but can't exhale as long.
I know some people say to remove the headphones, but I...
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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:.
Acceptable blood pressure reading for active people
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: I have read several articles that say keeping BP below 120/80 is best. Sometimes my BP is below 120/80 but other times it is 138/78. I am an active individual so is keeping it below 120/80 practical? A: Blood pressure is not constant throughout the day. A commonly accepted upper limit for ambulatory blood pressure is 135/85. You should discuss your blood pressure reading with your doctor. In situations where it is not clear if hypertension exists, 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is a consideration.
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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: Tenormin/ atenolol (Beta blocker)
Topic - Medication: Tenormin/ atenolol (Beta blocker)
How Tenormin Reduces Blood Pressure Tenormin (atenolol) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent or more commonly known as Beta Blockers. Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline. By blocking the action of the involuntary nervous system on the heart, beta blockers relieve stress on the heart. Tenormin slows the heart beat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduces blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body, thus lowering blood pressure. Other Beta Blockers include Coreg, Inderal, Toprol XL and Ziac. Although these medications...
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