High Sodium Levels Don't Raise Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure NEWS AND VIEWS November 3, 2008

High Sodium Levels Don't Raise Blood Pressure The findings of a four year study show that elevated blood sodium levels do not raise blood pressure.  Read more> This Week's News See all High Blood Pressure news Cialis May Help Ease Pulmonary Hypertension Once-daily dose of the ED drug delayed disease progression, researchers found  Read more> Clinical trial: Iloprost's effects on pulmonary arterial hypertension Call for adults with PAH who are currently being treated with a stable dose of either bosentan or sildenafil to participate in a study.  Read more> New artificial heart almost ready for human trials A fully implantable heart that researchers say will help alleviate the worldwide need for heart transplant donors will be ready for human trials in 2011, scientists say.  Read more> Sponsored Health Center Find options for heart valve replacement.  Read more> Quiz of the Week Quiz: Stress, Cortisol, and Your Heart Stress is not only detrimental to our general health, but it may also have an increasingly adverse effect on our hearts. Learn the physical process by which stress can cause these internal problems. Today's Poll        Which lifestyle or diet change do you find hardest to implement? Your options are: Exercise regularly Enjoy alcohol in moderation Limit your sodium intake Eat a healthy, balanced diet News You Can Use 5 Easy Diet and Lifestyle Tips to Lower BP Five simple lifestlye changes can help lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke and other complications.  Read more>

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