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Suggest Treatment For High BP And Overweight
I am 50 years old, overweight, high blood pressure, had hepatitis when I was young, heart diesese (dad and paternal grandfather died early) and cancer (breast sister, pancreas, leukemia maternal grandmother and aunt) run rapid in my family. nevermind as I write this I know my chances are slim
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Sat, 12 Jul 2014
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In case of significant family history of heart disease ,you run a high risk of acquiring it.I advice you to drop your weight to around 60kgs and maintain a BMI around 22.Regular physical activity for 20min a day will keep you healthy.Blood pressure has to strictly under control.Maintain average blood pressure under 130/80 mm of Hg.Have a semiannual check up for your heart in the form of EKG and 2 dimensional echo.Consult your cardiologist for further queries.
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In case of significant family history of heart disease ,you run a high risk of acquiring it.I advice you to drop your weight to around 60kgs and maintain a BMI around 22.Regular physical activity for 20min a day will keep you healthy.Blood pressure has to strictly under control.Maintain average blood pressure under 130/80 mm of Hg.Have a semiannual check up for your heart in the form of EKG and 2 dimensional echo.Consult your cardiologist for further queries.
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