Heart failure is a progressive and chronic condition. To help reduce symptoms, doctors use several medications, including a new type of medication called an angiotensin-receptor neprilysin inhibitor, or ARNI. Learn more about high blood pressure and medications used to reduce symptoms.
Understand that having high blood pressure can lead to serious health complications, and the importance of working with your healthcare provider to create a plan to help control it.
Learn how stress and high blood pressure are related.
Watch this video to learn if you are at higher risk for developing high blood pressure.
Understand the importance of getting support from your healthcare provider and others while learning to manage your high blood pressure.
Understand what blood pressure is, the health risks of having high blood pressure, the factors that put you at risk for having high blood pressure, and the importance of working with your healthcare provider to control it.
Learn how the DASH Diet plan can assist in helping you reduce your blood pressure.
Watch to learn what high blood pressure is and how to know if you have it.
Learn the various lifestyle changes you can make to help control high blood pressure.
Learn that, if used as directed, medication is a powerful tool for managing blood pressure. Also, learn what to do if you miss a dose, and the common side effects that may occur with taking medications.
Learn about a hospital program that is making a difference to combat high blood pressure in rural areas.
Learn what medications are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and how they work.
Learn what cholesterol is and how it travels throughout the body. Understand the dangerous effects and complications that high blood cholesterol can have within the artery walls.
Learn about some simple steps to controlling hypertension.
Watch how you can help prevent common injuries while on an anticoagulant, and what to do in case of emergency.
Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure, a reading above 130/80, may face an increased risk for severe complications if they get the virus.
Watch how blood clots are helpful in healing skin injuries, but dangerous when they form inside a blood vessel.
Understand the health concerns of having high blood pressure and learn several strategies to help keep your blood pressure within a healthy range.
Find out why anticoagulants, or blood thinner drugs, are prescribed and how they work. You'll need to follow some important but simple self-care rules to stay safe on blood thinners. Watch this video to learn more.
Watch how a blood clot can threaten your life, when it forms inside of a blood vessel.
Learn the goal of anticoagulant medication, and who may be prescribed anticoagulant therapy.
See what common and uncommon side effects you may experience when taking an anticoagulant, and when to call either your doctor or 911 for help.
Watch this to learn about cholesterol and other risk factors for heart disease and ways you can reduce your risk.
Learn important strategies to help you take your anticoagulant exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Anticoagulation therapy is effective but requires a delicate balance to achieve the best results. In Part 3, learn what patients on this therapy need to know.
Learn how statin medications work to lower the amount of cholesterol in your blood; lowering your risk of heart attack, stroke and other blood vessel diseases.
Patients who require anticoagulation therapy, more commonly called blood thinners, have to be very careful when taking this medication. This program will teach patients which areas they need to monitor and how they can use this medication safely and effectively.
Patients who require anticoagulation therapy not only have to inject the medication but they must change diet and physical activity as well. Learn why in Part 4.
See why hyperglycemia, or high blood glucose, is dangerous; the symptoms you should look out for, and some important strategies to avoid it.
Learn how regular physical activity and exercise is a significant part in managing your blood cholesterol.
Watch this video to learn the Do's and Dont's of taking your blood pressure at home properly.
Listen to a stroke patient's story to learn how he overcame obstacles in his physical and emotional recovery process.
Watch this video to learn how to properly check your blood pressure at home.
Learn about healthy ways to quit smoking to control your cholesterol and improve your overall health.
Learn the importance of knowing your cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and the healthy lifestyle behaviors you can make to reduce these risks.
High cholesterol can sometimes be treated with a change in diet or increased exercise. Find out what can make a difference.
When living with AFib you are at increased risk of stroke. Learn how you can reduce your risk of stroke. It is also important to understand the signs of stroke and how to respond if you believe you are having a stroke.
Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD, happens when your kidneys are no longer fully able to clean waste products and fluid from the blood. CKD can be caused by several things, including high blood pressure, diabetes, injury and genetic problems. As CKD worsens, it can result in kidney failure where dialysis or a kidney transplant are required in order to survive. Learn how following a management plan can help slow the progression of CKD.
Understand how folic acid can help you lower your risk of a heart attack.
Making changes to diet and increasing exercise doesn't always lower high cholesterol, doctors often add medications to help reach the goal. Find out about the different options available.
