Resources
Organizations
American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231
800-242-8721 (toll free)
www.americanheart.org
This nonprofit organization publishes pamphlets and booklets on preventing and treating hypertension, all at no charge or for a nominal fee. The organization also operates a consumer hotline to answer general questions on heart health.
American Society of Hypertension
148 Madison Ave., Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10016
212-696-9099
www.ash-us.org
This is the largest U.S. organization devoted solely to the awareness, prevention, and study of hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases. The organization maintains a list of hypertension experts around the country. Educational materials about high blood pressure and links to other hypertension organizations are available on the Web site.
International Society on Hypertension in Blacks, Inc.
2045 Manchester St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-875-6263
www.ishib.org
This organization, originally focused on hypertension in African Americans, provides information on preventing, recognizing, and treating most cardiovascular disease, especially in ethnic populations. Write for free brochures.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824
301-592-8573
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
This division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supports research, training, and education in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Its Web site provides a wealth of materials on hypertension, diet, and exercise, as well as JNC guidelines.
National Hypertension Association
324 E. 30th St.
New York, NY 10016
212-889-3557
www.nathypertension.orgstrong
This organization, dedicated to hypertension research, education, and detection, publishes brochures on hypertension, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Write or call to order publications.
Books
Conquering High Blood Pressure: The Complete Guide to Managing Hypertension
Stephen Wood, M.D., and Bert Griffith, P.A.
(DaCapo Press, 1997, 300 pages)
A comprehensive guide to understanding the causes of hypertension and its treatment. The book discusses drug therapy in detail, but the emphasis is on prevention.
Good News About High Blood Pressure: Everything You Need to Know to Take Control of Hypertension… and Your Life
Thomas Pickering, M.D.
(Fireside, 1997, 336 pages)
This book provides a clear, detailed account of the symptoms of hypertension and its treatment. It encourages the reader to take control of his or her hypertension.
The New Living Heart
Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., and Antonio M. Gotto, Jr., M.D.
(Adams Media Corporation, 1997, 384 pages)
Written by two of America’s leading experts in heart disease. It provides a comprehensive overview of how the heart works, the diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel disorders, and information on a heart-healthy lifestyle.
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