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51. An Overview of High Blood Pressure Treatment
    

    Treatment overview for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes, drugs, and follow-ups with your doctor.

52. High Blood Pressure in African-Americans
    

    African-Americans are especially vulnerable to high blood pressure. Find out why and what can be done about it.

53. Medications That Cause High Blood Pressure
    

    Learn which medications might cause high blood pressure or interfere with your hypertension drugs.

54. High Blood Pressure Diet
    

    WebMD explains the link between high blood pressure and diet, including ways to lower or prevent high blood pressure by losing weight and making some simple changes in your diet.

55. Making the Most of Your Doctor's Appointment
    

    While a visit to the clinic can be intimidating for anyone, you can lessen the stress and worry associated with doctor’s appointments by taking steps to be sure that you’re provided with all the information you need.

56. Grapefruit Juice: Is It Affecting Your Medication?
    

    It turns out that grapefruit juice can directly or indirectly interact in important ways with a number of medications. Here's what to watch for.

57. Follow-up Care for High Blood Pressure
    

    The most important element in the management of high blood pressure is follow-up care.

58. Could Impatience Be Raising Your Blood Pressure?
    

    Impatience and hostility -- two hallmarks of 'type A' behavior -- increase young adults' long-term risk of developing high blood pressure. Find out about other risk factors for hypertension.

59. Causes of Secondary Hypertension
    

    Could you have high blood pressure? Here's how to find out if you have hypertension, including how it's diagnosed and treated.

60. How Is Blood Pressure Measured?
    

    Blood pressure measurement tools and techniques.

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