A member asked:

Blood pressure is 147/86, 19 years old and 200 lbs. i exercise 5 times a week (3 days heavyweights & 2 days cardio) what are my risks, and causes?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

High BP: The blood pressure listed is high. If remains high it should be treated. In the long term, untreated hypertension would increase risk of heart and vascular disease, kidney disease, stroke, etc. Try weight loss and low salt diet. If not improved then see you doctor to discuss treatment.

Answered 1/13/2014

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