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Q: I am 70 years old, my BP is 125/67 and I feel tired all the time (no energy at all). However, the cardiologist said nothing is wrong. What could it be?
A: Keep in mind that poor sleeping is one of the most common causes...
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Q: I have been reading about a device (FDA approved) called Cardio Beam Meridian DPA. Literature states that it is an arterial scan and measures the loss of arterial compliance. Is this non-invasive product of value?
A: Digital Pulse Analyzers are thought to be able to...
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Q: I’ve been using the RESPeRATE for 5 months and take Diovan/hctz 160/12.5 . My BP readings have been below normal at home, however the other day at the doctor’s office my BP was 173/92. What advice can you give me regarding “white coat hypertension”?
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Q: What causes an irregular heart beat? And what do you suggest as a remedy?
A: There are many causes of an irregular heartbeat. The most common arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation. This can be treated with medication and/or an ablation procedure. Maintaining good hydration and avoiding...
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Q: I developed high blood pressure due to RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy). Will RESPeRATE help my type of high blood pressure?
A: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a medical condition that is not clearly understood at this time. It is a painful condition that can be...
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Q: I am 66 years old. What should my blood pressure be?
A: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute defines normal blood pressure for adults as a systolic pressure of less than 120 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure as less than 80 mm Hg....
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Q: I have elevated cholesterol due to a high triglyceride level. According to my cardiologist, this possibly triggers my hypertension. So he prescribed cholesterol lowering drugs and although my cholesterol has almost gone down to normal, my triglycerides remain high. What can I do to...
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Q: My son is 20 yrs old and he gets constant headaches. His blood pressure runs 136/83. What should he do?
A: Your son needs to see his doctor and be evaluated. His blood pressure is in the prehypertension range as his systolic pressure is between...
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Q: Do high blood pressure and a high pulse rate go hand in hand? Or are they different problems?
A: High blood pressure and a fast heart beat, or pulse, don’t necessarily go together. Fever is a common cause of tachycardia, a pulse rate greater than...
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Q: All of the info I read about cholesterol says it should be below 200. However, my navy flight surgeon from years ago who is now an alternative medicine doctor, says at my age (73), it should be 220, which it has been for years....
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