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Pre-eclampsia or pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH)

Trusted information on pre-eclampsia or pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) including what it is, symptoms, treatment, and managing it.

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Trusted information on high blood pressure (hypertension), including what it is, causes and risk factors, symptoms, treatments and how to prevent it

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Trusted information on high blood pressure (hypertension), including what it is, causes and risk factors, symptoms, treatments and how to prevent it

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a collection of disorders that increases the risk of stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Find out more about its symptoms and treatments.

Living with peripheral vascular disease

If you have been diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease, discover ways to comfortably manage your daily life by reading the tips on this page.

Stroke prevention

Information on how to prevent a stroke and stay healthy. Plus links to trusted resources.

Coronary heart disease treatment

Trusted information on coronary heart disease treatment including medicines, by-pass surgery, angioplasty and stent implantation, and links to trusted resources.

What is a healthy blood pressure?

Trusted information on a healthy blood pressure , including what it is, high blood pressure, low blood pressure and how to lower your blood pressure.

How to lower blood pressure

Trusted information on lowering your blood pressure and keeping it at healthy levels including exercise, healthy eating, losing weight and medicines.

Beta blockers are medicines that treat high blood pressure. However they can also pose other health risks for those who are taking other medications. Find out more about the risks of using beta blockers.

Blood pressure medication

Blood pressure medication - ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, diuretics - help treat high blood pressure. Read more about how they work.