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Q: I have read a lot of research about Aspirin. Is it still advisable to use it as a means of lowering high blood pressure?
A: It is well known that daily low dose aspirin can help prevent cardiovascular events. Daily aspirin therapy also increases the...
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Q: My husband’s BP is mostly in the normal range, once in a while a little low, but his pulse is racing over 100 most of the time, regardless if sitting or laying down. He just completed 6 weeks of radiation to the esophagus. Should...
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Q: After many years of high BP controlled with 20mg of Monopril, it’s suddenly high even with 40mg. During this time, swelling in the legs has also been a problem. My fluid pill [diuretic] was increased from 20mg to 40mg and now 60mg was suggested....
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Q: What tests are available for a patient to determine the condition of arteries in the heart and the condition of valves? I’m an 85 year old male who has a creatinine of at least 1.7 mg. I understand that tests such as an angiogram...
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Q: I’m a very healthy, slim 51 year old female. My Dr just put me on 20 mg of Lisinopril and 10 mg of Zocor because my BP is between 124/77-131/81 and cholesterol is 208. I don’t think numbers like this qualify me to be...
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Q: Since changing BP meds my pulse rate has been in the 80’s-100. Before it was in the 60’s -lower 70’s. If I wake up during the night it is still high. I am very concerned about the change. What do you think?
A: At rest,...
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Q: I’m wondering if my meds for high blood pressure should be changed. I have been on lisinopril-hctz 12.5 mg. My chest hurts alot and there’s some numbness in my arm but I check my BP and it’s usually not that bad. I am just...
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Q: I just read the study about the resting heart rate in women being a determining factor in heart disease. I have a high resting heart rate. I am exercising a lot these days but am still overweight. Aside from exercise and good diet, what...
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Q: I am on high blood pressure medicine. Why is it that my bottom number (diastolic) never goes down? It ranges from 93 to 98 all the time. What makes the bottom number go up?
A: Your blood pressure is not in good control based on...
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Q: What has happened to the heart if high blood pressure has been undiagnosed/untreated for about a year?
A: You need to discuss this with your doctor. Clearly something has changed. Perhaps you have gained a lot of weight, have developed venous insufficiency, or some other...
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