Mayo Clinic provides an easy to comprehend overview of the definition of high blood pressure as well as the symptoms and underlying complications present. It provides the information in an overall easy way to read and with vocabulary that is readily understood to all individuals. The website provides access to a variety of links that will help the diagnosed individual understand what is happening inside their body and allow them to understand the severity of the diagnosis.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives statistical information about high blood pressure amongst Americans. The CDC gives information about high blood pressure, along with risk factors and methods of prevention. This source provides information about areas in the United States where high blood pressure is most prevalent.
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The National Institute of Health gives information about high blood pressure and explains what uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to. This sources provides credible information about high blood pressure symptoms, tests, treatments and prevention. There are also visuals on what is happening physiologically in the body when hypertension is present.
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s website provides education and awareness on a number of different diseases including hypertension. It is a resource that provides tips on improvement and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent development of or progression of chronic diseases associated with the cardiovascular system. In addition to providing resources for the general public, it publishes clinical studies and research to aid in the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care, as well as up to date news and breakthroughs related to heart, lung and blood diseases.
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The American Heart Association provides information on a variety of heart conditions (including hypertension) that is easy to understand and read to better inform the public on how to deal with different conditions. This information includes articles on healthy eating, physical activity, weight management, stress management, ways to quit smoking, and workplace health. It also provides information for caregivers on their rights and responsibilities when caring for a loved one with a heart condition. In addition to information geared toward the general public, there is up to date scientific research and clinical trials published on the website to enhance medical knowledge on diseases associated with the heart.
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MedlinePlus is a website that provides information on the latest news relevant to Hypertension and many other chronic disease treatments, drug or supplements. It is beneficial in understanding the meanings of words and conditions and provides medical videos and illustrations to view for further knowledge on the topic. Numerous links are also provided that navigate you toward the latest medical research and clinical trials on specific diseases or conditions.
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The Nemours Foundation or Teens Health website on Hypertension provides information on hypertension to the younger populations. It provides easy to understand definitions as well prevention plans for overweight teens. This website is important because of the epidemic of children and teenagers becoming obese. It allows these younger individuals to become aware of the symptoms and further complications possible.
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The American Society of Hypertension’s website (ASH) is the largest organization composed of hypertension researchers and health care providers in the US. It is committed to preventing and treating hypertension and its consequences. ASH has a domestic and international membership of basic science & clinical investigators, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists; all individuals with a scientific interest in hypertension. ASH improves hypertension related outcomes through translation of research, education, and promotion of new and effective patient-centered population health strategies.
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