Don't let "the silent killer" end your life -- or affect your quality of life Get the latest information on how you can lower your high blood pressure to prevent stroke

Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.
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 20% 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 2010 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper provides you with valuable insights on managing hypertension and preventing stroke. The 2010 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper ORDER COPY 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 2010 and is designed to help you ensure the best outcome. Use what you learn to help you: Recognize and respond to stroke symptoms and changes in your blood pressure 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. ORDER NOW and this is just some of what you'll learn: Answers to your questions about home blood pressure monitoring. (pages 16-17) Sleep problems after a stroke: How to get the rest that you need. (pages 72-73) Get your blood pressure under control with fixed-dose drug combinations. (pages 36-37) How to quit smoking for good. (pages 46-47) Hypertension and your sex life: Ways to minimize the effects. (pages 8-9) The best advice on preventing a second stroke. (pages 66-67) Are strokes really that different in men and women? (page 39) The medications and supplements to avoid if you have hypertension. (page 7) Ruptured brain aneurysms: To clip or to coil? (page 71) The latest research on hypertension genes. (page 5) ...and much more. PLUS, we've updated our popular new feature in this year's 2010 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper. "Ask the Doctor" answers real patient questions, with expert answers. These are the 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 take advantage of the most effective stroke recovery strategies. But that's not all. In The 2010 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper, you'll also learn: Why stroke rehabilitation is critical to your recovery. (pages 75-76) The lifestyle changes that are worth a try to lower your blood pressure. (pages 15-22) MRI vs. CT: Which is better at detecting a stroke? (pages 62-64) How even small amounts of weight loss can lead to lower blood pressure levels. (pages 15 and 18) Talking to your doctor about dementia and high blood pressure. (page 33) Evaluating and managing your blood pressure: our chart makes it easy. (page 15) What to eat on the DASH diet: sample menus provided. (pages 20-21) How to recognize a stroke or transient ischemic attack. (page 51) ORDER NOW Direct to you from the medical center ranked #1 of America's Best Hospitals 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 20 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 2010 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 your health 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. But that's not all. ORDER NOW, and you'll also receive this invaluable FREE Special Report: FREE Hypertension and Stroke Special Report: Say No to High Blood Pressure and Stroke A healthy approach to lower blood pressure and stroke prevention Making Sense of the 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 dietary measures. When you pay with your credit card you'll get BOTH the Johns Hopkins White Paper mailed to you and the Special Report as instant electronic download, all for only $19.95 (US). With a full money back guarantee if you are not satisfied for any reason. Even if you do decide this information is not for you and ask for a refund, please keep the free report as our gift for reviewing the 2010 Johns Hopkins Hypertension and Stroke White Paper. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH TODAY! Your Johns Hopkins White Paper gives you 96 pages of timely information, backed by Johns Hopkins resources and expertise. All available to order now, so you can start applying what you learn straight away in your quest for getting those high blood pressure numbers down safely and effectively. Plus, get your FREE Special Report, Say No to High Blood Pressure and Stroke, when you order now. Fighting disease with the facts is what we do every day at Johns Hopkins and what the White Papers empower you to do in your own life. ORDER NOW To your healthy future, Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry Johns Hopkins Medicine P.S. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. 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