Hypertension

Millions of patients are currently taking beta-blockers for conditions including hypertension, coronary heart disease, and arrhythmias. The most widely prescribed beta-blockers are metoprolol (Toprol, Lopressor) and carvedilol (Coreg). Here's why I don't prescribe either of those.

There is an unfortunate, common side effect that my experience suggests is affecting as many as 10-20% of patients who are taking metoprolol or similar medications to manage hypertension, coronary heart disease, or cardiac arrhythmias.

Diuretics increase the excretion of sodium and water by the kidneys. They are incredibly important medications and are prescribed to tens of millions of Americans. Learn three very interesting and helpful ways to use diuretics that are rarely if ever discussed in the guidelines or suggested by physicians yet are extremely helpful in optimizing the use of diuretics.

During a study I conducted, 77% reported taking their blood pressure incorrectly. Misdiagnosis and overtreatment of hypertension is a problem in America.

The United States has one of the highest daily stress rates in the world. Does this fact play a part in the american hypertension epidemic?