Being an informed, educated patient can be a good start to reaching and maintaining your blood pressure goal. There are many resources available for people seeking support with understanding high blood pressure, staying on medication, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Use the links below to learn all you can about high blood pressure.
Maintaining a healthy BP is not an easy task, but there are things you can do to help. Here you will find tips for maintaining a healthy blood pressure.
This discussion guide can help you prepare for your doctor's appointment in advance so that you get the most out of your visit.
The Get on Track Program is for patients who have been prescribed EXFORGE. Find out how joining the Get on Track Program can help you manage your high blood pressure.
The blood pressure log is a handy chart you can print out and use to keep track of your weight and blood pressure as you work toward reaching your blood pressure goal.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Free Information:
Call the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at 1-301-592-8573 for a free copy of any of the following brochures:
Spice Up Your Life! Eat Less Salt and Sodium
Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure
Web Sites:
The American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
For additional information about Novartis, visit www.pharma.us.novartis.com
Books:
The Healthy Heart Cookbook for Dummies by James M. Rippe, M.D., IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. 2000
American Heart Association Low Salt Cookbook, Clarkson Potter, 2001
American Heart Association 365 Ways to Get Out the Fat: A Tip a Day to Trim the Fat Away, Random House, 1997
To Your Health! A Guide to Heart-Smart Living, Clarkson Potter, 2001
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