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People with high blood pressure may benefit from changing their lifestyle to keep their blood pressure under control. Medications may also be needed to control high blood pressure.
Updated March 2009
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High blood pressure overview - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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High blood pressure is common in Australia. Although it often causes no symptoms, it is a major contributor to heart attack and stroke.
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Jun 2009
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Lifestyle management of hypertension
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National Prescribing Service
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Recently updated Australian guidelines recommend that advice on smoking, nutrition, alcohol use, physical activity and body weight should be part of routine management of hypertension for all patients, regardless of drug therapy.
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Dec 2008
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Heart disease and food
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Better Health Channel
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Diet is an important risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Some foods increase the risk and other foods may protect against the condition. Uncontrolled diabetes can contribute to coronary heart disease. Oily fish, fruit and vegetables, garlic, some oils including olive oil, fibre from wholegrain cereals, legumes and soy, nuts and seeds and tea may help protect against coronary heart disease. Small amounts of alcohol is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease in some people.
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Jul 2008
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Stroke and high blood pressure
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Better Health Channel
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most significant known risk factor for stroke. A person with untreated hypertension is four times more likely to have a stroke. A person with high blood pressure may have no symptoms so regular medical check-ups are essential. Treatment options for lowering blood pressure include living a healthier lifestyle and the use of medications, when necessary.
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Mar 2008
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High blood pressure
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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High blood pressure or hypertension occurs when blood vessels harden leading to a build up of pressure. The heart has to work hard to pump blood around the body against this extra pressure.
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Jan 2008
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Blood pressure (high) - hypertension
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Better Health Channel
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High blood pressure (hypertension) means that your blood is pumping at a higher pressure than normal through your arteries. This can contribute to a number of diseases including heart attack, kidney failure or stroke. Hypertension usually produces no symptoms. Hereditary factors, obesity, a diet high in salt, smoking and a lack of physical activity can all contribute to hypertension. Some drugs including the combined contraceptive pill (the pill) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) may also cause hypertension.
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Nov 2007
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Beta blockers (Comments for consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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Beta blockers are a type of medicine used to treat high blood pressure. Commonly used beta blockers are atenolol, metoprolol and propranolol. By reducing a patient's blood pressure beta blockers can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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Feb 2007
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Should beta blockers remain first-line drugs for hypertension?
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Australian Prescriber
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Hypertension is an important risk factor for stroke and other cardiovascular events. National and international guidelines recognise five classes of drugs for the first-line treatment of hypertension, but the effectiveness of beta blockers has recently been questioned, especially in the elderly.
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Feb 2007
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Blood pressure - comments for consumers
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Australian Prescriber
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There are five main types of medicine for treating high blood pressure. These medicines aim to reduce heart attacks and strokes by lowering blood pressure. It does not matter which drug is used, if it is safe and effectively lowers the blood pressure.
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Apr 2005
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First-line medicines in the treatment of hypertension
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Australian Prescriber
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The goal of therapy in uncomplicated hypertension is to reduce cardiovascular risk by lowering the patient's blood pressure. If non-drug treatment is ineffective, the choice of drug treatment is determined by its safety and efficacy.
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Apr 2005
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Which medicine for blood pressure? (comments for consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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People with high blood pressure may benefit from changing their lifestyle to keep their blood pressure under control. If a medicine is needed to control the blood pressure, there are several to choose from.
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Aug 2004
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Hypertension: how low to go? (Comment for Consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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High blood pressure increases the risk of dying of heart disease and stroke. Stopping smoking is the most important thing someone can do to reduce their risk. People whose blood pressure stays high despite exercising, eating healthy food and not smoking may need to take a medicine
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Jun 2003
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Hypertension: how low to go?
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Australian Prescriber
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As blood pressure rises the risk of dying of cardiovascular disease increases. Lowering blood pressure aims to reduce the risk, but it is not certain that a low target for blood pressure will improve survival.
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Jun 2003
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Hypertension - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure and describes the pressure exerted by the blood within the arteries.
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Mar 2003
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Combination products - love them or loathe them?
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Australian Prescriber
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The introduction of new combination products requires prescribers to decide whether or not to include these formulations in their personal formulary.
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Oct 2001
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Facilitators file: combination antihypertensives
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Australian Prescriber
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The National Prescribing Service (NPS) has provided funds to divisions of general practice to employ facilitators. These facilitators visit general practitioners to discuss common prescribing problems.
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Oct 2001
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