Blood Pressure Resources
What You Should Know about High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when there is too much pressure or strain on blood vessels. Blood vessels carry nutrients to your whole body.
- Checking your blood pressure is the only way to know if it is high.
- Most people need healthy habits and medicines to lower blood pressure.
- Lowering blood pressure can help prevent serious health problems like stroke, heart attack, or kidney disease.
A healthy blood pressure can help you lead a healthy life and enjoy time with your loved ones!
In sections below, click on “+” to learn more about supporting a healthy blood pressure:
- Read customized handouts with everyday tips on managing high blood pressure.
- Watch real-life stories of L.A. Health Services patients.
- Contact your doctor’s office. Use these resources to help you talk with your healthcare team.
Begin with posters for a quick overview. Read packets for detailed information and worksheets. Use these resources to help you talk with your healthcare team.
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Begin with posters for a quick overview. Read packets for detailed information and worksheets. Use these resources to help you talk with your healthcare team.
Come back soon! More resources will be available.
Begin with posters for a quick overview. Read packets for detailed information and worksheets. Use these resources to help you talk with your healthcare team.
Come back soon! More resources will be available.
Begin with posters for a quick overview. Read packets for detailed information and worksheets. Use these resources to help you talk with your healthcare team.
Come back soon! More resources will be available.
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Begin with posters for a quick overview. Read packets for detailed information and worksheets. Use these resources to help you talk with your healthcare team.
Come back soon! More resources will be available.
English
Watch real-life stories of L.A. Health Services patients. They share their journeys and advice on taking care of their high blood pressure.
Belinda (English Audio with Spanish Subtitles)
Belinda emphasizes the importance of medication and physical activity in managing her blood pressure.
Celeste (English Audio with Spanish Subtitles)
Celeste shares adjusting her routine, modifications to diet, and DHS resources that may help improve high blood pressure.
Frida (English Audio with Spanish Subtitles)
Frida shares her story of being a caregiver for her father with high blood pressure and ways to support family members with their blood pressure care.
Pamela (English Audio with Spanish Subtitles)
Pamela shares about the helpful DHS resources and working with her primary care doctor to get the right medications to manage her blood pressure.
Tracey (English Audio with Spanish Subtitles)
Tracey talks about combining medical treatment with lifestyle changes and holistic approaches to improve his high blood pressure.
Maria (Spanish Audio with English Subtitles)
Maria shares how she grew to learn about her high blood pressure and in language services and promotoras that can help support patients in their blood pressure care.
Teofilo (Spanish Audio with English Subtitles)
Teofilo shares about trying to manage his high blood pressure as a patient with a physical disability.
More Resources to Keep Learning:
- CardioSmart (for tip sheets and general information). By American College of Cardiology. https://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/high-blood-pressure
- Delicious Heart Healthy Eating recipes. By National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov
- High Blood Pressure (for general information). By American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure
- High Blood Pressure National Guidelines. By American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and many other U.S. health organizations. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/HYP.0000000000000065
