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Frequently Asked Questions
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David Shafer, M.D.
UTHCT Internal Medicine
- What is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring? Why is it better than office blood pressure monitoring?
- What are some instances in which a doctor may want to use an ambulatory blood pressure monitor for a patient?
- What is high blood pressure?
- What are some causes of high blood pressure?
- How is high blood pressure treated? What can a patient do to control high blood pressure?
- How can exercise help someone who has hypertension?


