Heart Centers
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Monitoring blood pressure
What Is High Blood Pressure Anyway?
Watch an introductory video about blood pressure.
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What Do the Numbers Mean?
Are your numbers good or bad? Find out how the National Institutes of Health defines high blood pressure.
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Ask the Expert
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Meet the Cardiologist
Get to know Dr. Barbour.
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Gaining Control
Fruits
Eight-Step Plan
So what do you do if you have high blood pressure or you're heading down that path? Follow Dr. Barbour's eight-step plan to get you on the road to health.
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The DASH Diet
Dr. Barbour champions the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet because controlled clinical trials have shown that the diet is safe and effective in lowering blood pressure. We've got the plan right here.

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What About Drugs?
Even with lifestyle changes you may still need medications. Find out what's available.
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Get in the Know.
Click to learn more.
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Home Monitors
Are they a good idea? Dr. Barbour thinks so.
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