Life Style Modifications
Life style modifications include things that a person can do on their own such as:

• Being physically active
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Choosing and eating foods low in
• Following the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Eating Plan

Treatments
These include a variety of medications such as:

• Diuretics
• Adrenergic Blockers
• Calcium Channel Blockers
• ACE & ARBS
• Vascular Dilators
• Central Adrenergic Agonists

It is important to continue taking the medications in order for them to work. If a problem arises it is important to consult a physician before making any changes.

Resources


American Heart Association: www.heart.org
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute:  www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/index.html