Treatment for Hypertension

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Treatment of Hypertension

Lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, are the first step in hypertension treatment. This eMedTV article discusses other lifestyle changes that, along with medicines, are often used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Hypertension Medications

Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta blockers are different types of medications for hypertension. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the several types of medications currently used to lower blood pressure.

Low Sodium Diet for Hypertension

As this eMedTV segment explains, following a low sodium diet can help reduce blood pressure by removing one of the risk factors -- too much salt. This article offers tips for making a low sodium hypertension diet part of a healthy lifestyle.

Stress and Hypertension

Hypertension is not the same as "nervous tension"; nor is there a definite link between the two. This page on the eMedTV Web site corrects this popular misconception and discusses the findings of research studies on stress and hypertension.