Question 1

what is the standard treatment for someone with  pfo, tricuspid valve leaking severely, congestive heart failure with high blood pressure & is nursing?

Accepted Answer

Closure: Patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation may develop cyanosis and dyspnea because of the direction of tricuspid regurgitation across the pfo. Device closure may be clinically beneficial.

Question 2

can diagnosed generalized social anxiety ever be related to a diagnosis of high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety/HTN: The two can coexist.

Question 3

are there racial disparities in regards to high blood pressure diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure: No, there is no racial disparities in regards to blood pressure diagnosis.

Question 4

can you answer, is high blood pressure and constant panic attacks the same diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No: Panic attacks can certainly raise your heart rate and blood pressure, but there are many other causes of hypertension. Talk with your doctor about medications that can help with treatment of both.

Question 5

do e cigarrettes cause high blood pressure?

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Not "cause": In reality we do not KNOW the true cause of high blood pressure. We do know many things that will drive it up in a predisposed individual. Considering about 30% of population has HTN, it is fairly common. Smoking and/or any act that stresses the body or mind can drive BP up in someone wo already has HTN or is genetically "ripe" to develop  HTN

Question 6

my blood pressure is 106/65 and my pulse is 65.do i need to go to the e.r.? i normally have high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

NO: You are fine. Relax. This is normal BP and Pulse. There is normal range of BP from 90/60 to 140/85. and Pulse varies from 60 to 100.

Question 7

how can i stop high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle & medicine: See your doctor!  you need to have a doctor evaluate your blood pressure first.  Stop smoking, increase exercise (starting with what you are healthy enough to do), and follow your doctor's instructions with regards to the above and the prescribed medication.  Controlling blood pressure is one of the smartest things you can do to improve your health.

Question 8

how do high blood pressure start s?

Accepted Answer

Can you rephrase?: High blood pressure is dependent upon family history, age, diet and level of activity and enviromental factors like stress. To reduce blood pressure, exercise, low salt diet, reducing stress and good sleep and good relationship

Question 9

what can cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Different causes: Many factors contribute to this: 
Diet. Sodium causes water retention therefore increased BP
Age and calcification of vessels, less compliant
Stimulants (Caffeine)
Stress
Genetics and enviornmental factors

Question 10

how can i manage high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: 1- low salt diet
2- Quit smoking
3- exercise
4- weight loss
5- control stress and anxiety
6- medications
Do NOT do it by yourself and seek medical help

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