Too high Archives

Too high: Current blood pressure targets may not be low enough

In this fifth, final post in a series on high blood pressure, Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, explains target blood pressure guidelines.

Too high: For high blood pressure, lifestyle changes are the most effective and safest drug

In the fourth post in a series on high blood pressure, Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, lays out lifestyle changes that can improve health.

Too high: Older drugs work well for hypertension, new medications show little innovation

In this piece in a series on high blood pressure, Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, outlines the most common medications used to treat blood pressure.

Too high: Despite drugs, blood pressure rates continue to soar in the United States

In this initial post in a series on high blood pressure, Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, outlines the scope of the problem and introduces Margaret, a patient.