What is high blood pressure?

Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels. Extra fluid in the body increases the amount of fluid in blood vessels and makes blood pressure higher. Narrow, stiff, or clogged blood vessels also raise blood pressure.

People with high blood pressure should see their doctor regularly.

How does high blood pressure hurt the kidneys?

High blood pressure makes the heart work harder and, over time, can damage blood vessels throughout the body. If the blood vessels in the kidneys are damaged, they may stop removing wastes and extra fluid from the body. The extra fluid in the blood vessels may then raise blood pressure even more. It’s a dangerous cycle.

Use this guide to help you talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse about your blood pressure medicines. The guide lists all of the FDA-approved products now available to treat this condition. You will also find some general information to help you use your medicines wisely.

High Blood Pressure Medicines

Use this guide to help you talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse about your blood pressure medicines. Ask your health care provider about the benefits and risks of taking your medicine. This guide only talks about some of the risks.

Tell your doctor about any problems you are having. Your doctor will help you find the medicine that is best for you.

Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, or planning to get pregnant. Ask your doctor to tell you about the risks of taking blood pressure medicines when you are pregnant.

What Are High Blood Pressure and Prehypertension?

Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries. Blood pressure rises and falls throughout the day. When blood pressure stays elevated over time, it’s called high blood pressure.

The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension. High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work too hard and contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). It increases the risk of heart disease (see box 1) and stroke, which are the first- and third-leading causes of death among Americans. High blood pressure also can result in other conditions, such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and blindness.

Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Risk factors are conditions or behaviors that increase your chances of developing a disease. When you have more than one risk factor for heart disease, your risk of developing heart disease greatly multiplies. So if you have high blood pressure, you need to take action. Fortunately, you can control most heart disease risk factors.

HTC ThunderBolt Apps and Features

Make your phone do more with music, ringtones, wallpapers, apps and games. Check the latest scores, keep up with Twitter™ and Facebook, even plan a vacation, we’ve got apps that help you do it all. For details and pricing, go to verizonwireless.com.
Note: Data charges may apply.

USING ANDROID MARKET
Android Market™ provides direct access to useful applications and fun games which you can download and install.
Note: You need to be signed in to your Google Account to use Android Market.

SEND YOURUR MESSAGAGE
Talk with your fingers. Make a bold statement with the touch of a button. For rates and complete information, go to verizonwireless.com/messaging.

DATA
Tap into a powerful stream of data—it’s all in the palm of your hand.

Email – Check email on the go with popular internet-based email accounts, including Yahoo!® Mail, AOL® Mail, Gmail®, Windows Live and Verizon.net.

OVERVIEW

Your phone will provide access to your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar as soon as you set up your Google account during activation. Your Google account is needed to access key Android services such as Google Backup and Android Market so you may want to record your Gmail address and password and store it in a safe place. The HTC Thunderbolt also supports popular email services such as Yahoo!, Windows Live, AOL and Verizon.net. To setup your email account, simply follow the instructions below. Be sure to review the Tips section for additional information.

TIPS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Email server settings: Server settings for most popular email providers are available on the Verizon Wireless Support site verzonwireless.com/emailsettings. Visit your email provider’s website for additional information.

• Add additional email accounts: Tap to open the Applications list, tap Mail, tap Menu, tap Accounts list, New Account and go to step 2 of the instructions on page 1.

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