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LeeInOceanside

My doctor scares me

I have a doctor I see thru a community clinic since I cannot afford regular insurance. I am 54 with diabetes and high blood pressure problems. Sometimes my blood pressure goes up to 240/130 at which time I head for the emergency room and waiti it out until my meds bring it down. Twice they would not go down so I checked in. After an hour in the ER... Read more Chevron

posted 03/05/2011, comments (0)|

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High Blood Pressure and Dementia

It's well known high blood pressure increases your risk for stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is blocked and brain cells become deprived of oxygen and die. Individuals with high blood pressure are 4-6 times more likely to have a stroke. An individual's risk of having a stroke is directly related to how elevated their... Read more Chevron

posted 05/24/2010, comments (0)|

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High Blood Pressure: Five Answers You Need to Know

High blood pressure is a serious condition that requires treatment. Here are answers to five frequently asked questions you need to know. What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure measures the force pushing against your artery walls when your heart beats and when it rests. The systolic pressure (top number) measures the... Read more Chevron

posted 02/18/2010, comment (1)|

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Pre-Hypertensive Teenager

My teenage son was recently diagnosed as having pre-hypertension. The doctor doesn't want to put him on any medication which we don't want either. We're trying to read about controlling his blood pressure with diet, but we're getting a little overwhelmed right now. One problem he has is that he is very... Read more Chevron

posted 05/31/2008, comments (4)|

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Low LDL Cholesterol May Signal Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Everyone knows that the lower level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is better for your heart. However, a recent study indicates that a low LDL count may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. This study was based on an analysis of 3,233 men of Japanese orgin. The researchers measured their Cholesterol levels... Read more Chevron

posted 04/10/2008, comment (1)|

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