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    Treating high blood pressure can take a multi-pronged approach including diet changes, medication, and exercise. Learn about hypertension treatment options here.

    1. Hypertension Treatment Treatment for hypertension comes in many forms, from lifestyle changes to medication. Learn more from this overview about how to lower blood pressure.
    2. High Blood Pressure Drugs Your doctor has hundreds of different high blood pressure drugs to choose from. These medications work in a variety of ways to lower blood pressure.
    3. Calcium Channel Blockers Calcium channel blockers are drugs used to lower blood pressure. They work by slowing the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessel walls, which makes it easier for the heart to pump and widens blood vessels.
    4. ACE Inhibitors Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are high blood pressure drugs that widen or dilate your blood vessels to improve the amount of blood your heart pumps and lower blood pressure.
    5. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) have the same effects as ACE inhibitors, another type of blood pressure drug, but work by a different mechanism.
    6. Diuretics (Water Pills) Diuretics, commonly known as "water pills," help your body get rid of unneeded water and salt through the urine. Getting rid of excess salt and fluid helps lower blood pressure and can make it easier for your heart to pump.
    7. Beta-Blockers Beta-blockers are drugs used to treat high blood pressure. They block the effects of the sympathetic nervous system on the heart.
    8. Alternative Treatmens for Hypertension There are many types of complementary and alternative treatments believed to be effective for treating hypertension. Get the facts on your options.
    9. Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Dietary fish and fish oil supplements have benefits for healthy people and people with high blood pressure and heart disease alike. 
    10. High Blood Pressure and Smoking People who smoke are more likely to develop problems like high blood pressure and heart disease. Learn more and get tips on quitting and avoiding relapses.
    11. Hypertension and Stress Left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, including coronary artery disease and high blood pressure. Get tips on the warning signs of dangerous stress and learn how to reduce it, while boosting a positive outlook.
    12. High Blood Pressure Medication Guidelines: What You Want to Know If your doctor has prescribed medication to lower your blood pressure, here are twelve things to keep in mind about your treatment protocol.
    13. Follow-up Care for High Blood Pressure The most important element in managing high blood pressure is follow-up care. Here are six tips to keep in mind about follow-up care.
    14. Hypertension Management: In-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Monitoring your own blood pressure is a good way to keep on top of hypertension. Get tips on how to prepare, and step-by-step instructions for taking your own blood pressure readings.

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