Abstract: . . .  transmit your readings by fax or by e-mail. Your blood pressure readings will vary with the time of day and may be higher if you are under stress or in pain. Take your blood pressure at the same time every day for the most accurate results. The most precise blood pressure readings, however, are those taken by your trained health care provider. What is the American Society of Hypertension ? The American Society of Hypertension , Inc. is the largest US organization devoted exclusively to the study and treatment of hypertension and cardiovas- cular diseases. The organization is committed to educating physicians and other health professionals about new research findings and treatment options . . .
. . .  hypertension , and serves as a research forum for clinicians, scientists, industry and government agencies. P A T I E N T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E American Society of Hypertension , Inc. PATIENT INFORMATION GUIDE UNDERSTANDING HYPERTENSION American Society of Hypertension , Inc. ASH  . . .
. . .  blood volume. They are useful alone or in combination with other drugs. Beta-blockers, which slow the heart rate and lower the output of the heart. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which block production of a specialized hormone called angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes the arteries to constrict and also stimulates the release of another hormone that causes the kidneys to retain salt. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which relax blood vessels by blocking the action of angiotensin II. Calcium channel blockers of which there are two types: dihydropyridines (DHPs), and heart rate slowing calcium channel blockers. Both types relax blood vessels by slowing the entry . . .
. . .  2 3 P A T I E N T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E U N D E R S T A N D I N G H Y P E R T E N S I O N 1 What is hypertension ? Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It is a condition that occurs when the pressure inside of your large arteries is too high. Because it is a silent disorder, the only way to detect hypertension is to have your blood pressure measured. Hypertension is a very common problem that affects about 50 million people in the United States alone. It is more common . . .
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