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Q: What should your blood sugar be? Mine was in upper 30’s. Of course I didn’t know when they took me to the hospital. What are the highest & lowest for this?
A: Usually blood sugar ranges between 70 to 140mg. There are many causes of...
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Q: How can I test to see the level if hypertension has effected my erectile dysfunction. Can it be reversed? If so what steps can I take to correct the problem?
A: Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to erectile problems. There is no magic level...
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Q: Can taking medication pills for high blood pressure cause a problem with your vision?
A: Drugs can have all sorts of side effects. Certain blood pressure drugs can cause dry eyes. This can cause problems with vision, especially for contact lens wearers. If you have...
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Q: My husband just recently was diagnosed with HTN. He is taking 10mg lisinopril. He quit taking it for 3wks. Then his bp began runing high and he said he was going to just take it when it runs high. Within 1 hr after taking...
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Q: What is the maxium recommended sodium intake for a day?
A: The recommended maximum is no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. The recommended amount for people with high blood pressure and for those over age 51 is 1500 mg of sodium per...
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Q: What type of exercises are recommend for blood pressure patients?
A: A good exercise program will include activity that is physical enough to increase your heart rate, will increase muscle mass, and increase flexibility. For suggestions on this type of program go to The American...
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Q: My systolic has always been high, but my diastolic is OK. Any suggestions on how to correct this? Thank you.
A: Systolic blood pressure tends to increase with age. It is now understood that you can have a normal diastolic pressure and still have high...
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Q: I have a very slow heart rate from 60+years of jogging. Lately, I’ve started to get an irregular heart beat. My doctor says the only cure is to get a pacemaker. Is there any other less drastic way to correct?
A: A heartbeat so slow...
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Q: I am monitoring my blood pressure at home. Is it true that the arm on a mastectomy side should not be used? And if so why?
A: Chronic arm swelling known as lymphedema can be a side effect from a mastectomy. If this occurs, it...
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Q: During a heart attack or stroke, what would I expect my blood pressure to indicate?
A: Blood pressure during a stroke or heart attack can indicate the severity of the event. An inability of the body to maintain blood pressure after a heart attack or...
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