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Don't let "the silent killer" end your life--or your quality of life

Get the latest information on how you can lower your high blood pressure to prevent stroke


Simeon Margolis, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry,
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Medical Editor, The Johns Hopkins White Papers


Dear Health Alerts Reader,

If you have hypertension (high blood pressure), you have one of the most prevalent and serious disorders in the United States. About 30% of people with hypertension don’t even know they have it. That’s because hypertension is a “silent disease” and usually gives few or no warning signs before it erupts with major complications such as a stroke.

Avoiding hypertension or detecting it early can dramatically reduce your risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney disease. Fortunately, in most cases, the condition can be easily detected and is usually controlled with a combination of diet, exercise and medication.

The 2009 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper provides you with valuable insights on managing hypertension.

The 2009 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper

The 2009 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper is available for you right now, so you can access the expertise of America's #1 Best Hospital as you look for answers to your most important health questions. Thanks to this special offer, you can get The 2009 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper now for only $19.95. It comes complete with a money-back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied for any reason.

Drawing on the latest clinical studies and research findings, the experts at Johns Hopkins explain:

  • How to manage your high blood pressure

  • How to eliminate—or at least minimize—many of the risk factors of a stroke.

  • How hospitalized stroke patients are best treated

  • What to expect after a stroke. What’s involved on the road to recovery?

This brand new White Paper has just been released for 2009 and is designed to help you ensure the best outcome. Use what you learn to help you:

  • Recognize and respond to symptoms and changes as they occur.

  • Communicate effectively with your doctor, ask informed questions, and understand the answers.

  • Make the right decisions, based on an understanding of the newest drugs, the latest treatments, the most promising research.

  • Take control over your condition and act from knowledge, rather than fear.

PREVIEW NOW...and this is just some of what you'll learn:

  • Learn how to do the DASH – Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. (page 18)

  • Don't leave your doctor's office without getting answers to these questions about high blood pressure. (page 6)

  • Proven strategies for reining in difficult-to-control hypertension. (page 36)

  • The blood pressure drug that might also protect against Parkinson's disease. (page 32)

  • The latest treatment option? Using the Web to control your blood pressure. (page 15)

  • The key steps to minimizing your high risk of a stroke after a TIA. (page 60)

  • Don't let depression slow your recovery from a stroke. (page 66)

  • The type of migraine that increases your risk of stroke - and what to do about it. (page 46)

  • Falling after a stroke: How to overcome the fear. (page 72)

  • Why listening to music could help you recover from a stroke. (page 71)

  • Another reason to take your statin - it helps lower blood pressure, too. (page 33)

  • Botox: Not just for your face. New findings on Botox for limb spasticity. (page 74)

  • Will eating fish save your brain? It depends on how it's cooked. (page 49)


  • ...and much more.

PLUS, we've updated our popular new feature throughout this year's 2009 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper. "Ask the Doctor" answers real patient questions, with expert answers. These are the type of questions on YOUR mind now as you look for the best treatment for your high blood pressure, plus advice on how to avoid a stroke, and the most effective stroke recovery strategies.

But that's not all. In The 2009 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper, you'll also learn:

  • Why stroke rehabilitation is critical to your recovery. (page 75)

  • The lifestyle changes that are worth a try to lower your blood pressure.(page 16)

  • MRI vs. CT: Which is better at detecting a stroke? (page 62)

  • Can statin drugs help you prevent a stroke? (page 57 and 70)

  • How even small amounts of weight loss can lead to lower blood pressure levels. (page 16)

  • What to ask your doctor about high blood pressure—and why. (page 6)

  • Using the web to monitor your blood pressure. (page 15)

  • What to do when three drugs aren't enough to control your blood pressure. (page 36)

  • Is migraine a risk factor for stroke? The answer: not always!. (page 46)

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It's no surprise that the annual U.S. News and World Report "Best Hospitals" ratings have held Johns Hopkins Hospital in the #1 spot for 19 consecutive years.

Johns Hopkins stands at the forefront of modern medicine, leading the nation in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the diseases that undermine healthy living and longevity. Each of the 2009 White Papers has been prepared for your use by some of the most respected medical specialists in the field.

Look to all of The Johns Hopkins White Papers for:

  • A thorough overview of the condition, its causes, and symptoms...
  • Treatment options, with a Johns Hopkins recommendation on each...
  • Groundbreaking new research and a review of the latest studies...
  • Drugs used to treat the condition, with precautions on avoiding harmful side effects...
  • A glossary of medical terms you need to understand...
  • Leading hospitals and medical centers that specialize in the disorder
  • Health information organizations, support groups

...and much more.

Each Johns Hopkins White Paper gives you timely information backed by Johns Hopkins resources and expertise.

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Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke Special Report

Hypertension and Stroke Special Report:
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A healthy approach to lower blood pressure

  • Making Sense of Metabolic Syndrome: What you must know to control this deadly cluster of symptoms that affects one in four Americans and increases your risk of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke.
  • The Power of Exercise: A regular exercise program might let your doctor reduce your medication dosage, or possibly eliminate the need for high blood pressure drugs altogether.
  • Coping with Drug Side Effects: From constipation to headaches, there are many common side effects to blood pressure medications. Learn how to minimize the problems they can cause.
  • The Right Surgeon for Carotid Endarterectomy: In the hands of a skilled, experienced surgeon, this procedure can significantly reduce TIA and stroke risk. Here are 6 questions you must ask your doctor, and the answers you need to hear.
  • New Rules on Sodium and Potassium: Most Americans consume too much salt, which can raise blood pressure, and too little potassium, which can help lower it. Learn to take control of your blood pressure through these simple daily steps.

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To your healthy future,

Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine and
Biological Chemistry
Johns Hopkins Medicine

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