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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety?
Female relative. Late 70's. Previously had quadruple bypass and has an artifical heart valve implanted. Height - 5'3 (approx.). Weigth is proportional. No exercise. Presently has high anxiety related to an external event. Her blood pressure was diagnosed as 245/??? What, if at all, should be done? Is this a medical emergency?
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short answer: treatment for anxiety needs councelling, controlling of blood pressure, combined with anti anxiety medications. with good sleep
detailed answer,
her blood pressure is too high first line for anxiety for her is to start from controlling the blood pressure
having good sleep in the nights
taking fat free oil free foods
salt restricted diet
trying to change her mood by engaging her in spiritual activities
taking medications for hypertension and for anxiety regularly
hope this explais
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
short answer: treatment for anxiety needs councelling, controlling of blood pressure, combined with anti anxiety medications. with good sleep
detailed answer,
her blood pressure is too high first line for anxiety for her is to start from controlling the blood pressure
having good sleep in the nights
taking fat free oil free foods
salt restricted diet
trying to change her mood by engaging her in spiritual activities
taking medications for hypertension and for anxiety regularly
hope this explais
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
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