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Improving the Detection of Hypertension: Research Study at Columbia University, New York
A research study led by Dr. J. Thomas Bigger, MD is underway at Columbia University Medical Center, New York (168th street in Washington heights) to improve the detection of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a very common condition. However, it may cause no symptoms.
Improving the Detection of Hypertension: Research Study at Columbia University, New York
A research study led by Dr. J. Thomas Bigger, MD is underway at Columbia University Medical Center, New York (168th street in Washington heights) to improve the detection of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a very common condition. However, it may cause no symptoms.
Profile of Hope: Debra Jackson talks about her “wake up call” to follow a healthy lifestyle
Debra Jackson has been dealing with high blood pressure for over 25 years and recently found out she had other illnesses; some caused by her high blood pressure. Here, she shares her experiences over the past six months and also tells us how important it is for people, like herself, to manage their high blood pressure before it gets worse or causes dangerous diseases like kidney failure.
Profile of Hope: Debra Jackson talks about the lifestyle changes she made after learning she had kidney disease caused by her high blood pressure
Debra Jackson was born and raised in Harlem and has worked at Columbia University's Teachers College Press for the past ten years. Since being diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension) over 25 years ago, Debra recently made lifestyle changes to improve her health after learning she had stage 4 kidney disease.
Profile of Hope: Debra Jackson talks about her diagnosis with high blood pressure (hypertension)
Debra Jackson is native resident of Harlem, an active member of her church and a part of the Harlem Health Promotion Center's Community Advisory Board (CAB). Debra has been living with high blood pressure for over 25 years, but it wasn't until last year that she started to make lifestyle changes to help her lower her blood pressure.
Harlem Word: Dr. Mary Bassett – High blood pressure and salt
We sat down with Dr. Mary T. Bassett, former Deputy Director of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to discuss high blood pressure in Harlem and the impact of salt on hypertension.
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Harlem Word: Dr. Gbenga Ogedegbe tells us what every African American should know about high blood pressure
Gbenga Ogedegbe, MD, MPH, MS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine, at the NYU School of Medicine. He is researching ways to help lower the rates of heart disease among African Americans. In this article he discusses what every African American should know about high blood pressure (hypertension).
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Did you know…diuretics can reduce high blood pressure?
Diuretic drugs, sometimes called "water pills," are commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), edema and glaucoma.
Did you know…understanding the common side effects of high blood pressure medications can help you talk to your health care provider?
It is important that people who are being treated for high blood pressure (hypertension) take their medications exactly as directed by their health care provider.
Did you know…herbs and supplements can change how well your high blood pressure medications work?
When taking high blood pressure (hypertension) medications with herbs and supplements the way the drug works can change.
