High Blood Pressure & Heart Health: How to Measure and Manage
[Disclaimer: Educational purposes only. Not medical advice. See full disclaimer below.]
Interested in preventing or better managing Hypertension (High Blood Pressure; BP)? Do you know how to accurately measure your BP at home? Learn about how lifestyle, choices, and early detection can help you treat BP and can make 80% of Cardiovascular Disease PREVENTABLE!
At Calgary’s 13th Walk With A Doc, Dr. Hussain Khimji breaks down the basics of High Blood Pressure, what readings and measurements mean, and actions you can take to successfully manage and improve your BP and heart health.
Key Takeaways:
– Why Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension are important to know about
– How Blood Pressure Works
– How to Read a BP Measurement
– Early Detection, Screening, Primary & Preventative Care
– Steps to Accurately Check Your Pressure
– Ways to manage with lifestyle, medications, and support
– Evidence based guideline recommendations
– Strategies to take action and avoid chronic disease
Actions You Can Take:
– BP can be silent and early detection and screening matters.
– See your family doctor for proper primary and preventative care.
– Eat the DASH Diet: lots of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, lean meats, fish, etc.
– Move your body regularly: walking especially helps regulate BP. Extra benefits when walking outdoors or in nature.
– Reduce and manage stress, find healthy coping mechanisms, and focus on what you can control.
– Stop smoking and eliminate (or at least reduce) alcohol.
– Medications work well too, and can be combined with lifestyle to treat BP.
The power to prevent, manage, and even reverse (clinical remission) Hypertension is in your hands. Your behaviours, habits, and decisions can shape your health and your life!
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This video and its content are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice, clinical prescriptions, or a doctor-patient relationship. Content here is not a substitute for professional medical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional for any health changes or concerns. Information on this website represent the opinions of Dr. Hussain Khimji only, and are not reflective of other individuals or organizations.
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