John Carberry High Blood Pressure app for iPhone and iPad

The usual starting point is to ensure that a healthy lifestyle is followed. Lifestyle factors that reduce blood pressure include weight reduction (average 1 mmHg per kg lost), regular aerobic exercise, low salt diet and alcohol restriction. If drug treatment is deemed necessary, doctors and patients have a wide range of useful drugs from which to choose.

The names of the major classes of drugs used in the treatment of hypertension include diuretics (water tablets), beta blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin antagonists and calcium antagonists. It is estimated that about 8% of Australians take blood pressure medications which are usually for life.This app DOES NOT REPLACE ANY MEDICATION THAT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN FROM YOU DOCTOR> It only works in conjunction with the medication.

This app will help manage stress and other factors related to high blood pressure.

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