Resources

 | January 1, 2007

Resources

Organizations

American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231
800-242-8721 (toll free)

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

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.
100 Auburn Ave. NE, Suite 401
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-880-0343

This organization, originally focused on hypertension in African Americans, provides information on preventing, recognizing, and treating most types of 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

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

This organization, dedicated to hypertension research, education, and detection, publishes brochures on hypertension, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Write or call to order publications.

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Publications

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure
Aggie Casey, R.N., M.S., and Herbert Benson, M.D., with Brian O'Neill
(McGraw Hill, 2006, 187 pages)

This book emphasizes lifestyle approaches to controlling blood pressure. It provides advice on nutrition, stress reduction, and exercise, and how to create a personalized program that is right for you.

The Healthy Heart: Preventing, Detecting, and Treating Coronary Artery Disease
Thomas H. Lee, M.D., and Harvey B. Simon, M.D., Medical Editors
(Harvard Health Publications, 2005)

This report provides everything you need to know about the risk factors for coronary artery disease, including high blood pressure, and what you can do to reduce your risk. It discusses dietary changes, medications, surgeries, and screening tests.

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Review Date: 2007-01-01

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