High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Health Tools


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Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.
  Should I take medicine for high blood pressure?


Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.
  High blood pressure: Checking your blood pressure at home
  High blood pressure: Taking medicines properly
  High blood pressure: Using the DASH diet


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Last updated: April 24, 2007
Author: Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Editors: Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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