Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement: The Key to Diagnosing and Managing Hypertension
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by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
9M ago
By Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, MPH, FNP-Welcome to the Hypertension Blog, where we break down important information about high blood pressure in a way that is easy to understand. Today, we’re going to talk about why it’s essential to measure blood pressure accurately and how different methods can help in diagnosing and managing hypertension. Did you know that elevated blood pressure and hypertension are major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases? In fact, they contribute to more cardiovascular events and lives lost due to disability than any other modifiable risk factor. That’s why ..read more
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Understanding High Cholesterol: Causes, Risks, and Management Strategies
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by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
1y ago
by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH- Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in the body and is essential for the normal functioning of cells. It is a critical component of cell membranes and is also needed for synthesizing certain hormones, including estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol. Cholesterol is produced by the liver and is found in certain foods, such as meat, eggs, and dairy products. Cholesterol can be divided into LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein). LDL cholesterol is often referred to as “bad” cholesterol becau ..read more
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Managing Stress and High Blood Pressure: How Prioritizing Your Values Can Help
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by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
1y ago
by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH Have you ever had your blood pressure increase unexpectedly although you are taking the same medication, eating the same foods, and doing the same exercises? You might not feel stressed and you are not sure what’s going on with your blood pressure. If this is happening to you, you might not be effectively managing your stress levels. Today I want to talk about the relationship between stress management and high blood pressure, and how some key strategies might potentially be useful for someone with hypertension. So let’s get to it. Hypertension Hi ..read more
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Comparing Blood Pressure Measurements and Their Effect On Treatment
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by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
1y ago
by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH- Have you ever wondered if the way your blood pressure is measured could affect your diagnosis and treatment for hypertension? In this podcast episode, we will explore the differences between automated, attended, and ambulatory blood pressure measurements and how these differences may impact the treatment of hypertension. You probably know by known that High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. In order to accurately diagnose and treat hypertension, it’s important to ..read more
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Headaches and Hypertension
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by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
1y ago
by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH- When you have a headache, the first thing you might think is that your blood pressure is elevated. Actually, research has shown that severe blood pressure (sbp>179, or dbp> 120) is likely the culprit of a headache, not mild elevations. What Causes Headaches There are primary and secondary headaches, and the majority of headaches are primary only 1% are secondary. Primary headaches are usually caused by a combination of lifestyle triggers, genetics, and developmental or environmental risk factors. However, secondary headaches are caused by s ..read more
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Paul Offit’s Questions About the COVID Booster
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by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
1y ago
by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH Paul Offit’s Questions About the COVID Booster. As Flu, RSV, and COVID continue to rise in the United States and elsewhere, you might be considering getting the vaccines. Of course, there is a vaccine for FLU and COVID and there is a COVID booster readily available. However, to date, there is no RSV vaccine available. Surprisingly enough, research has shown that a well-fitting mask such as an N95 would decrease your chances of becoming infected with any of these viruses. Yet, many, including the high-risk groups, are not wearing masks unless it ..read more
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Treatment and Management of Resistant and Refractory Hypertension.
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by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
1y ago
by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH-Treatment and Management of Resistant and Refractory Hypertension. The post Treatment and Management of Resistant and Refractory Hypertension. appeared first on Hypertension Resistant to Treatment ..read more
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Hypertension Treatment and Management
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by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
1y ago
Hypertension Treatment and Management. The post Hypertension Treatment and Management appeared first on Hypertension Resistant to Treatment ..read more
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Current Research & Opinion About Blood Pressure Treatment
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by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
1y ago
by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH-Current Research & Opinion About Blood Pressure Treatment It’s time to address the elephant in the room, which is blood pressure treatment. The post Current Research & Opinion About Blood Pressure Treatment appeared first on Hypertension Resistant to Treatment ..read more
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You Might Be A Hypertension Resistor If….
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by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
1y ago
Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH- You Might Be A Hypertension Resistor If…. There has been some confusion about the title of this blog, podcast, and YouTube channel. Therefore, I wanted to set the record straight as we approach 10, 000 podcast listeners, up to 500 blog readers a day, and over 350 YouTube subscribers. If you are not sure if you are a hypertension resistor or not, I thought I might help you find out. Here are the qualifications for being a Hypertension Resistor: 1) If you have a validated blood pressure monitor for home and monitor your blood pressure routinely and ..read more
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