Hypertension: Articles
High blood pressure is rarely just about salt — insulin resistance, stress physiology, sleep, and hormonal shifts are common hidden drivers. These articles look beyond the cuff at what actually raises blood pressure and how to address it at the root.
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29 articles on Hypertension
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Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease: What Every Cardiac Patient Needs to Know
Read more →: Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease: What Every Cardiac Patient Needs to KnowArrhythmiasAtrial FibrillationHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertension Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which the upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, causing breathing to stop and restart throughout the night. It is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in cardiology — and one of the most consequential. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD,…
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Early Signs of Heart Disease: 9 Warning Signs a Cardiologist Wants You to Know
Read more →: Early Signs of Heart Disease: 9 Warning Signs a Cardiologist Wants You to KnowCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertension The early signs of heart disease are frequently subtle, easily attributed to other causes, and dismissed for years before a cardiac event forces the issue. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M sees patients who had warning signs for a decade before their first cardiology…
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Blood Pressure Guidelines
Read more →: Blood Pressure GuidelinesHeart DiseaseHypertension Here is a brief comparison of newly released ESC BP guidelines with the ACC 2017 guidelines: Key Points ✓ Here is a brief comparison of newly released ESC BP guidelines with the ACC 2017 guidelines: Similarities: 1. Risk-Based Approach 2. Lifestyle Modifications 3. Nonpharmacological Interventions 4. Ambulatory/Home BP Monitoring Differences 1. BP Targets…
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Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol & Lp(a), HypertensionSupplements to Clean Arteries: What Actually Works | Dr. Druz
Read more →: Supplements to Clean Arteries: What Actually Works | Dr. DruzCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a)Hypertension Supplements to clean arteries — the claim is everywhere online. But which ones actually have clinical evidence, which are dangerous hype, and which carry real drug interaction risks? As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M evaluates arterial supplements not just on whether…
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Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke PreventionBest and Worst Drinks for Heart Health: A Cardiologist’s Guide
Read more →: Best and Worst Drinks for Heart Health: A Cardiologist’s GuideArrhythmiasAtrial FibrillationCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertensionStroke Prevention The best and worst drinks for heart health — ranked by evidence, not opinion. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M breaks down which beverages protect your cardiovascular system, which quietly raise your risk, and what the research actually shows about coffee, alcohol,…
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How Can I Lower My Blood Pressure Naturally?
Read more →: How Can I Lower My Blood Pressure Naturally?Heart DiseaseHypertension Causes And Complications Heart attacks. Strokes. Heart failure. Weakened, narrow, or thickened blood vessels. Cognitive issues. Correct Your Diet Limit your sodium intake (no more than 1,500 mg – 2,300 mg a day depending on your age). Aim to eat between four to five servings of both fruits and vegetables each day. Stick…
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What Causes High Blood Pressure?
Read more →: What Causes High Blood Pressure?Heart DiseaseHypertension How Can Our Functional Medicine Doctor Help You? Using Tobacco Sodium And Potassium Intake Being Overweight Or Inactive While being inactive may lead to you becoming overweight, it can lead to many other problems as well. People who are inactive tend to have a higher heart rate than those who participate in moderate…
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High Blood Pressure Education Month
Read more →: High Blood Pressure Education MonthHeart DiseaseHypertension Key Points ✓ Normal blood pressure measurements will be 120/80. ✓ Metabolic assessments. High Blood Pressure Education Month Common misconceptions: Normal blood pressure measurements will be 120/80. Anything greater than that is considered elevated or high. There are rarely any telltale signs of high blood pressure aside from direct testing, stroke, or heart…
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Natural ways to lower your blood pressure
Read more →: Natural ways to lower your blood pressureHeart DiseaseHypertension Key Points ✓ Lose weight and exercise: Increased weight means that your body is working harder to pump all of the blood through your body, and if you are gaining weight… ✓ Stop smoking ✓ More potassium Take care of yourself: Lose weight and exercise: Increased weight means that your body is working…
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High Blood Pressure & Hypertensive Heart Disease
Read more →: High Blood Pressure & Hypertensive Heart DiseaseHeart DiseaseHypertension Key Points ✓ Heart Failure – The heart becomes less elastic and is weaker when pumping blood out to the rest of the body. What is High Blood Pressure? What is Hypertensive Heart Disease? Types of Hypertensive Heart Disease Heart Failure – The heart becomes less elastic and is weaker when pumping blood…
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Is Cinnamon Good for Your Heart? What Cardiologists Know About the Evidence
Read more →: Is Cinnamon Good for Your Heart? What Cardiologists Know About the EvidenceHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertensionMetabolic Syndrome Is cinnamon good for your heart? The question gets asked more than almost any other about a single spice — and the clinical evidence is more substantial than most people realize. Cinnamon has documented effects on blood sugar, blood pressure, lipids, and inflammation that are directly relevant to cardiovascular health….
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How Can Hypertension Be Healed Naturally?
Read more →: How Can Hypertension Be Healed Naturally?Heart DiseaseHypertension Things You Can Do To Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally Keep a food log: By writing down what you eat, you will bring to light all your imperfections within your diet that may not have been realized. Monitor what you are eating and how much. Being consistent is very important. Boost potassium in…
Address the Real Drivers of Your Blood Pressure.
The drivers behind hypertension — inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, hormonal shifts — are identifiable and addressable. The HeartWell Step 1 Explore visit uncovers what is driving yours and builds a plan to address it.