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Here's a scary stat: One in four American adults has high blood pressure, but fully 30-percent of them don't k... Show
Here's a scary stat: One in four American adults has high blood pressure, but fully 30-percent of them don't know. Since hypertension is one of the biggest threats to your heart health, an understanding is critical. These hypertension videos can help. Hide
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About Pulmonary Hypertension
106 viewsPulmonary hypertension can endanger your health when left untreated. Watch this video to find out what it is and what you have to do if you're diagnosed with it.
Expert: Holly S. Andersen, MD
Common Illnesses & HBP
115 viewsA cough. Sniffles. No big deal right? Well, when you have high blood pressure it can be a big deal, especially when it comes to treating such common illnesses. Find out why.
Expert: Holly S. Andersen, MD
Complications of High Blood Pressure
69 viewsHeart attacks occur when your arteries are clogged, but did you know that hypertension can cause that clogging? Find out why high blood pressure is "the silent killer."
Expert: Holly S. Andersen, MD
Consequences of High Blood Pressure
56 viewsHigh blood pressure isn't called the "silent killer" for nothing. Check out this video to learn the consequences of hypertension.
Expert: Brian P. Kessler, M.D.
Contraindications: Medications and High Blood Pressure
96 viewsIf you have high blood pressure, there are some medications that are now off-limits to you because they can raise your blood pressure further. Watch this video to learn about t...
Expert: Holly S. Andersen, MD
Handling High Blood Pressure
131 viewsThirty percent of Americans have high blood pressure, a precursor to potentially deadly cardiovascular disease! Get a handle on high blood pressure, starting now.
Expert: Kendra Coppey
HBP and Lifestyle Precautions
2 viewsCertain lifestyle precautions come along with a diagnosis of hypertension, even if you're successfully managing it with medications.
Expert: Holly S. Andersen, MD
HBP and Weather
0 viewsDid you know that a change in season can cause a change in blood pressure? Well, if you didn't you may want to watch this video so you know what to do when the weather changes.
Expert: Holly S. Andersen, MD
HBP Facts and Fiction
106 viewsKnowing the facts about high blood pressure can save your life. So why not brush up on them right now?
Expert: Holly S. Andersen, MD
High Blood Pressure Treatments
109 viewsHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, leads to serious consequences if you don't make an effort to lower it using diet, exercise and sometimes, medication. Watch this to find o...
Expert: Holly S. Andersen, MD
EXPERT SPOTLIGHT
Holly S. Andersen, MD
Dir. of Education & Outreach; The Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
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