Most visits to the doctor’s office include a measurement of blood pressure. But what do the blood pressure numbers really mean?Blood pressure is usually measured in the upper arm with a cuff wrapped tightly around the arm and inflated with air. The amount of air pressure inside the cuff is related to the pressure of blood inside the arms’... Read more
I’m only 22, but my father has had problems with high blood pressure, and I would like to know what my best bets are for preventing problems for me in the future. What are my risks?Many health problems are hereditary, including high blood pressure. Preventing the same problem in relatives is fortunately possible. Controlling weight gain... Read more
Diet should be part of treatment of high blood pressure. Specifically, the sodium in salt can significantly raise blood pressure. Lowering sodium should be a major component of diet for those concerned about high blood pressure. A low-sodium diet should contain no more than 2300 milligrams a day, or one teaspoon of salt. Although salt does add... Read more
There are dozens of different medications used to treat high blood pressure. Any questions about your high blood pressure and the medications used in its treatment need to be discussed with you doctor.When I decide on which one to use I first review my patient’s full medical history. Certain medications are better suited for specific medical... Read more
Today I would like to review some of the primary causes of High Blood Pressure.
In most cases, there is no clear cause of high blood pressure. The term “essential hypertension” is used in these instances. Doctors can often treat the high blood pressure but never cure it. However, there are some causes of high blood pressure which can not only... Read more
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