Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Yes You Can Prevent Blood Pressure Naturally.

It is vital that you take note of high blood pressure and do something about it. Don't become a victim.

See this resource for useful info:
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/heart-health/high-blood-pressure/
clipped from www.cnn.com

Studies: Inexpensive blood pressure drugs can lower risks

CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Two big studies offer good news to people with high blood pressure, finding that novel ways to use cheap drugs already on the market can lower their risk of heart attacks, stroke and death -- even if they are very old.

More than 70 million Americans have high blood pressure -- readings of 140 over 90 or more -- and only a third have it well controlled by medicines. Guidelines advise starting on one, usually a "water pill," and adding others as needed.

He led a study testing a single daily pill combining a diuretic and the ACE inhibitor benazepril versus a daily pill containing benazepril and a calcium channel blocker, amlodipine. ACE inhibitors dilate blood vessels to lower pressure. Calcium channel blockers do the same in a different way.

Those people had about 20 percent fewer heart-related problems or strokes -- 526 among the 5,713 in this group versus 650 events among the 5,732 others, Jamerson said.

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