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Your health care professional has prescribed medicine to help lower your blood pressure. Depending on your risk and blood pressure levels, you may need one or more types of medicine to keep your blood pressure at a healthy level. © AHA

Learn how stress and high blood pressure are related.

Watch this clip to learn about a blood pressure management plan and what can be included in it.

High blood pressure means the pressure in your arteries is higher than it should be. Understand blood pressure numbers and how they are categorized. Learn if you are at a risk of developing high blood pressure and what you can do if you have it. © AHA

Watch this to learn about blood pressure and your risks for high blood pressure.

This video offers detailed instructions on how to measure your own blood pressure, including tips on timing, equipment, and approach.

Learn the various lifestyle changes you can make to help control high blood pressure.

By treating high blood pressure, you can help reduce your risk for a stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. Know what steps you can take to treat high blood pressure and the lifestyle changes you can make to do so. © AHA

Understand the health concerns of having high blood pressure and learn several strategies to help keep your blood pressure within a healthy range.

Watch this video to learn the Dos and Don'ts of taking your blood pressure at home properly.

High blood pressure means that the force of the blood pushing against the blood vessel walls is consistently in the high range. Uncontrolled HBP can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. © AHA

Learn what pressure injuries are, and why hospitalized patients are at risk for developing them.

See the common strategies used in the hospital for preventing pressure injuries.

Learn about some simple steps to controlling hypertension.

Watch how a blood clot can threaten your life, when it forms inside of a blood vessel.

Watch how blood clots are helpful in healing skin injuries, but dangerous when they form inside a blood vessel.

Find out why anticoagulants, or blood thinner drugs, are prescribed and how they work. You'll need to follow some important but simple self-care rules to stay safe on blood thinners. Watch this video to learn more.

The majority of strokes occur when blood vessels to the brain become narrowed or clogged with fatty deposits called plaque. This cuts off blood flow to brain cells. A stroke caused by lack of blood reaching part of the brain is called an ischemic stroke. High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for ischemic stroke. © AHA

Learn why monitoring your blood glucose is helpful in your diabetes management, and the parts of a blood glucose record.

Anticoagulants and antiplatelets are medicines that reduce blood clotting in an artery, vein or the heart. Doctors prescribe these to help prevent heart attacks and strokes caused by blood clots. Blood clots can block blood flow to your heart or your brain causing a heart attack or stroke. © AHA

You may have been told by your health care professional to reduce the sodium, or salt, in your diet. Most people eat too much sodium, often without knowing it. Reducing the amount of sodium in your diet can help you lower or avoid high blood pressure.

Anticoagulants and antiplatelets are medicines that reduce blood clotting in an artery, vein or the heart. Doctors prescribe these to help prevent heart attacks and strokes caused by blood clots. Blood clots can block blood flow to your heart or your brain causing a heart attack or stroke. © AHA

High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. If you're 20 or older, you should have your traditional risk factors (including cholesterol) checked every four to six years. If certain factors put you at risk, or you already have heart disease, your doctor may ask you to check it more often. © AHA

Watch this to learn about cholesterol and other risk factors for heart disease and ways you can reduce your risk.

Watch this video to learn how physical activity and medication can help prevent the development of dangerous blood clots.

Learn how diabetes can cause poor blood flow to small vessels throughout your body, and the importance of helping prevent potential blindness and kidney disease.

Watch how plaque build-up within large blood vessels reduces blood flow to your heart and extremities.

Watch this video for a demonstration of how to test your blood glucose levels at home.

Watch this video to learn why monitoring your blood glucose and ketone levels at home and keeping regular healthcare visits are important when you have gestational diabetes.

Listen to a stroke patient's story to learn how he overcame obstacles in his physical and emotional recovery process.

There are various types of heart and blood vessel diseases. Many of them can be prevented when you take these key steps. © AHA

Watch how you can help prevent common injuries while on an anticoagulant, and what to do in case of emergency.

Learn about the connection between your A1c blood test result and your risk for developing the long-term complications of diabetes.

Learn how physical activity can improve your blood glucose levels, your weight, and your overall health.

Watch this video to learn the risks for preeclampsia, symptoms, and what you can do to reduce your risk of getting this serious condition.

The more conventional anticoagulants are warfarin (Coumadin) and heparin. DOACs are a newer class of medications that may be more convenient to take if you are a suitable candidate for them. © AHA

Watch this video to learn how to add flavor to your meals without using salt.

Watch this to learn what time heart attacks most commonly occur.

Learn how warfarin helps balance your body's clotting and bleeding abilities, and how the INR test helps your doctor learn if your prescription is right for you.

Learn the goal of anticoagulant medication, and who may be prescribed anticoagulant therapy.