It’s well known that elevated blood pressure, called hypertension, can lead to a number of other health problems.  Left unchecked it can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, heart attack, loss of vision, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, dementia and heart failure.  With all of these serious implications, it’s not surprising that doctors are vigilant and quick to take action when faced with a patient’s elevated blood pressure.  Unfortunately, this action almost always involves the prescription […]