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sdiane47
posted 02/25/2008, comment (1)

clueless in Seattle

     I am a 47 year old female who as of last friday my Blood Pressure was 160/100.  Atenolol was prescribed.     Should I be alarmed?  I admit that I have no idea how to read those little numbers.           
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Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH

Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH

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Cardiology Expert
posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!

You may have heard about the "obesity epidemic" in the media. The risks appear to be even greater than ever. About a third of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight.  As the prevalence of childhood risk factors increases so too will adult heart disease. Childhood obesity contributes to many of the adult risk... Read moreChevron
Skydancer

Skydancer

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posted 02/22/2008, comments (2)

Migraines and high blood pressure

Basically I am looking for a second opinion of sorts, or maybe just a another ear. My blood pressure runs an even 110 over 65, but during a migraine it will rise with the pain. In fact just this past week when I went in for a Facet block (during a migraine attack) my blood pressure was 173 over 111. I was placed on an IV and given Demerol and... Read moreChevron
10sboi
posted 01/15/2008, comments (9)

160/100 :(

Hello all, just seeking encouragement in living with HBP. I'm a 42 male and have been on Norvasc 5mg for the past couple of years. My blood pressure as always been 135/80 with the Norvasc. But since Thanksgiving, my blood pressure has been reading high according to my home monitor. I called the doctor and the nurse said it's that time of... Read moreChevron
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Larry Weinrauch

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Cardiovascular Internist
posted 01/07/2008, comments (2)

So you enjoy smoking do you?

Some people don't really enjoy the taste of their food. They like cleaning their curtains and clothing more than other people do. Some people even enjoy the little holes that the ash burns on their trousers. Perhaps you don't mind if someone flicks their ashes into the wind and they get into your eye. Maybe you even enjoy going into a... Read moreChevron
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