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Blood Pressure Center

Low Blood Pressure

Low blood pressure, also referred to as hypotension, is blood pressure that is so low that it causes symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. Some of the symptoms of low blood pressure include light-headedness, dizziness, or even fainting.

High Blood Pressure Pictures Slideshow

Watch this slideshow on high blood pressure (hypertension). See inside the arteries and learn causes, symptoms, tests, treatments and remedies to stop this "silent killer."

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Quiz

Take this quiz and test your IQ of high blood pressure (hypertension), the cardiovascular disease that causes most strokes and heart attacks. How are dizziness, snoring, and gout related to HBP? Find the answer and learn how medical treatments and lifestyle adjustments fight this common problem.

High Blood Pressure

Learn about high blood pressure symptoms like headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, blurred vision and more. Causes, and normal blood pressure information is included.

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Lowering BP Exercises

Watch this slideshow on exercises for lowering high blood pressure. Exercise and a healthy diet help prevent HBP and even boost the effectiveness of BP medication.

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Salt Shockers

Surprise! Salty foods can be found in places you hadn't considered. And foods high in sodium are sometimes hard to avoid. Watch this slideshow to make smart, low-sodium choices.

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The DASH Diet

DASH diet facts

  • Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a flexible and balanced eating plan that has been shown to lower high blood pressure./l...

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