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High Blood Pressure 2/2

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Overview:
Millions of Americans have hypertension, putting them at increased risk for serious medical conditions such as heart attack and stroke. However, there are many ways to lower the risk. In this program, you will learn from an expert about treating and preventing high blood pressure.

Part two of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

Risks of untreated hypertension
Stroke
Hypertension and heart attack
Hypertension and vision loss
Hypertension and kidney failure
Treatment for hypertension
Lifestyle modifications
Salt reduction
Exercise and high blood pressure
Smoking and high blood pressure
Stress and high blood pressure
Reading food labels
High blood pressure medications
Ace inhibitors
Angiotensin receptors

Guest:
Dr. Wallace Johnson, a specialist in hypertension at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Johnson is also an assistant professor of medicine at the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine.

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