Treating High Blood Pressure
Treating High Blood Pressure
Hypertension can often be controlled with healthy habits and, when necessary, medication. Learn about the risk factors, benefits of taking medication as prescribed, and ways to work with your pharmacist to effectively lower blood pressure.\r
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10.066 -> Like millions of Americans,
Emma was living with high blood
13.033 -> pressure, and didn't know it.
14.967 -> There were no early warning
signs or symptoms, but Emma's
18.166 -> heart was working overtime,
putting her at risk
21.033 -> for heart disease and stroke.
23.7 -> Following a physical, Emma
was diagnosed with high blood
26.433 -> pressure, also
called hypertension.
31.633 -> People of all backgrounds can
develop high blood pressure.
34.9 -> Treatments differ based
on risk factors,
36.967 -> including age and family history.
40.667 -> But hypertension can often be
controlled with healthy habits,
43.834 -> and medication when necessary.
46.834 -> Eating more fruits and
vegetables, following a low-salt
49.166 -> diet, exercising regularly and
quitting smoking, are often the
53.166 -> first lines of defense to
control high blood pressure.
56.734 -> Your doctor may prescribe one
or more medications
58.967 -> to help lower your blood pressure to normal.
61.667 -> Some rid the body of
extra sodium and water.
64.567 -> Others reduce the heart rate
or relax the blood vessels.
68 -> Always take medications
exactly as prescribed
70.567 -> and don't skip doses.
72.467 -> While medications can
effectively lower blood pressure
74.934 -> when taken correctly,
each type has potential
77.567 -> side effects for some people.
79.567 -> You might might feel tired
or have trouble sleeping.
82.2 -> You may experience a dry
cough, stuffy nose, leg cramps,
86.066 -> frequent urination,
or headaches.
88.8 -> If you have side effects that
don't go away with time -
91.767 -> don't just quit taking
your medication.
94.166 -> Talk with your doctor and
pharmacist as there may be other
97.133 -> medications or different doses
that can control your blood
99.834 -> pressure and have fewer
or no side effects.
103.033 -> Focus on the benefits.
104.5 -> Taking your medication regularly
will lower high blood pressure,
107.433 -> and protect your brain,
heart and kidneys from
109.934 -> life-threatening consequences,
like stroke or heart attack...
113.633 -> often the first scary
signs of hypertension
115.834 -> when left untreated.
117.567 -> Control your blood pressure and
reduce your risk by knowing your
120.834 -> goal numbers and monitoring your
blood pressure at home
123.967 -> or at your local pharmacy in
between doctor's visits.
127.6 -> How's Franny?
128.6 -> She just graduated
from obedience school!
134.567 -> Pharmacists play a key role
in working with your
137 -> physician to improve blood
pressure management.
139.834 -> We can address medication
concerns and challenges.
143.033 -> So, talk to us about
your treatments
144.834 -> and goals outlined
by your doctor.
146.967 -> If taking your medication
feels like a chore,
149.133 -> don't just stop taking it.
151.233 -> We can counsel you on working
through side effects, or
153.5 -> determine when you need to
see your doctor about possible
155.9 -> changes in your medications.
157.9 -> And we'll share healthy
lifestyle tips
159.834 -> to keep you on track.
161.2 -> Whether you monitor your blood
pressure at home, or in the
163.2 -> pharmacy, we're here
to discuss your
165.433 -> numbers and provide guidance.
169.033 -> Okay Emma, you're all set.
170.734 -> I'll see you back here soon.
172.533 -> Visit
http://millionhearts.hhs.gov
174.834 -> to team up with your pharmacist
176.3 -> to bring your blood
pressure down.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbLmIoyDJuE