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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC PRESSURES ARE HIGH?

Elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP)  implies likely need for medication’s to control your BP.  If elevations are borderline high (130-140/80-90), I would suggest checking it at home.  Consider weight loss, in addition to alcohol and salt restrictions to help.

If frequent rechecks still show BP often in excess of 140/90, you will need to start medication and have a physical exam and lab testing done.


POSTED BY:  Steven Ajluni, MD

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