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Overview of Hypertension Management

The first line of treatment for managing hypertension are lifestyle changes.

How is high blood pressure treated?

Your doctor will determine if you are at risk of high blood pressure by taking your family history, performing a complete physical examination and carrying out blood tests.

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Lifestyle Changes

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is an effective first step in controlling high blood pressure.

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Medication

If lifestyle changes are not effective in keeping your blood pressure down, your doctor may need to prescribe blood pressure medications. There are several different types and a doctor may try different medications until the one that works for you is found.

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Taking Medication

It is important to adhere to treatment for high blood pressure, be it through lifestyle change or with medication.

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