Mayo Clinic On High Blood Pressure

Brings you the answers you need for treating and preventing high blood pressure from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack. heart failure, kidney failure and premature death. There is no cure for the condition, but the good news is that it is both preventable and treatable. Adjustments to lifestyle and, if necessary, medication can help control blood pressure and keep it at a safe level. This book provides reliable, practical, easy-to-understand information on high blood pressure. Much of the information comes directly from the experience of Mayo Clinic physicians, nurses, registered dietitians, health educators and other health care professionals.