High Blood Pressure for Dummies [Paperback]

Alan L. Rubin MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2007

New info on high blood pressure in women, children, and the elderly

The fun and easy way to take charge of hypertension and add years to your life!

Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment, and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine whether you're at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You'll also find new information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and dealing with secondary high blood pressure.

• Measure your blood pressure properly

• Develop a successful treatment plan

• Improve your lifestyle habits

• Evaluate new drug therapies

• Find resources and outside support

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From the Back Cover

New info on high blood pressure in women, children, and the elderly

The fun and easy way to take charge of hypertension and add years to your life!

Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment, and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine whether you're at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You'll also find new information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and dealing with secondary high blood pressure.

• Measure your blood pressure properly

• Develop a successful treatment plan

• Improve your lifestyle habits

• Evaluate new drug therapies

• Find resources and outside support

About the Author

Alan L. Rubin, MD has been managing and studying high blood pressure for three decades. He is a bestselling author whose previous books, Diabetes For Dummies, Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, and Thyroid For Dummies, have been major successes. Letters of praise from numerous readers verify the important role that his books have played in their lives. The books have been translated into seven languages, and there are special editions for the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. His books provide the latest information on every aspect of their subject while being written in an easy-to-understand format that’s full of humor and wisdom.
Dr. Rubin has practiced endocrinology in San Francisco since 1973. He teaches doctors, medical students, and nonprofessionals through classes, lectures, and articles. He has been on numerous radio and television shows, answering questions about diabetes, thyroid disease, and high blood pressure. He serves as a consultant to many pharmaceutical companies and companies that make products for high blood pressure.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (September 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470137517
• ISBN-13: 978-0470137512
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.8 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #311,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > High Blood Pressure

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of high blood pressure for dummies, February 14, 2008

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Graenum R. Schiff "Richmond psychiatrist" (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews
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I am a 78 year old physician being treated
for hypertension. I found this book to be quite
useful and informative.Because of the knowledge
gained from this book I was able to suggest drug
treatments to my physician.In addition to the drug treatment,
the author recommmends nutritional choices.
My blood pressure is now very well controlled on a
dietary regime and prescribed medications that cost me
ten cents a day.
well controlled on a product that costs me ten cents a day.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Contains some very useful information, January 9, 2011

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Anthony Joseph "Jojo" (Trinidad) - See all my reviews
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This text explains the issues behind the condition in explicit detail. A very good text to help the average person understand the facts and it contains good recommendations for tackling it.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High Blood Pressure for Dummies review, December 4, 2010

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Stella M. Smith "Stella4Ever" (San Antonio, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Blood Pressure for Dummies (Paperback)

The book came in very quickly and it was just as promised, new. I loved the book. It gave me many good pointers on keeping blood pressure under control. I have already started working with some of the pointers. It's so good to know that weight plays such a big role in almost every health condition there is, and to know that I can work on this issue first and foremost.