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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring  Explains the reasons for using an ambulatory blood pressure monitor and provides instructions for home use. Source: Capital Health (Edmonton) Blood pressure action plan  Offers an assessment tool to identify factors that either increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, or compromise efforts to keep it under control. Helps create a customized action plan with tips and resources to help live a longer, healthier life. Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)   Blood pressure risks  Identifies controllable and uncontrollable risk factors that may contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk for heart attack and stroke. Source: Start With Your Heart (USA) From: International resource Causes of atherosclerosis  Lists several theories that may explain the occurrence of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Do you know what your blood pressure is? You should!   Lists the health benefits of reducing high blood pressure and suggests lifestyle choices to help maintain a healthy reading. Explains how blood pressure is measured and states the desired values. Provides practical advice for those who monitor their blood pressure at home. Prepared by the Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Affiliate for the CHN. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Magazine feature of the month: archives First steps taken towards a national sodium reduction strategy  Presents a policy statement by Blood Pressure Canada aimed at reducing sodium intake to recommended levels by January 1, 2020. Outlines the daily recommended sodium intakes for healthy adults. Stresses the need to educate Canadians regarding the health risks of high sodium intakes and ways to reduce sodium intake. Source: The Canadian Hypertension Society Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure  Lists tips about diet and other lifestyle changes which help lower blood pressure. Source: Capital Health (Edmonton) From: Heart school Hypertension: 2007 public recommendations  Provides the public version of the 2007 Canadian blood pressure management guidelines. Link requires PDF reader. Source: The Canadian Hypertension Society I've been told I have high blood pressure - what does that mean?  Explains what blood pressure is and what causes high blood pressure or hypertension. Points to possible symptoms and suggests help for managing the disease. Prepared by the Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Affiliate for the CHN. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: cardiovascular disease and stroke Living with diabetes: diabetes and heart disease  Lists diabetes complications and states that Aboriginal people have a much higher risk of type 2 diabetes than other Canadians. Explains the importance of monitoring blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, providing recommended target levels and frequency of testing. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) From: Aboriginal section
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