High Blood Pressure (HBP)
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Hi, everyone. My name is Megan, and I've been struggling with my blood pressure for about 5 years (since my pregnancy, when I was 30). I've been trying to lose weight and make lifestyle changes to bring it down, and last...
read morelatest replyAHAModerator, April 16, 2021 8:55am EST
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Catheterization
I am a 78 year old male having 40 years of elevated BP I controlled with 25mg Losartan, healthy eating, and exercise. Occasional chest pain caused me to have a diagnostic catheterization. After the cath the BP shot up to 200/108 and recovery gave an injection...
read morelatest replyAHAModerator, April 10, 2021 9:09am EST
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Hbp meds
Hi everyone, I've know I have stage 2 hypertension and have had it since my early 20's. I was on meds for it for about 5 years and was seeing a cardiologist along with a GP and they tried many different combos of meds, but my bp never budged,
read morelatest replyAHAModerator, April 8, 2021 5:14pm EST
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Nicotine and blood pressure?
Does nicotine affect blood pressure. Healthy 40 year old. In shape. 13-14% bf. Workout 4 days a week. Cardio etc. I have high bp all the time. Sometimes brought on by when I get busy at work and sticks most of the day. Could it be nicotine? Hormones?
read morelatest replyAHAModerator, April 1, 2021 8:53am EST
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Reducing hypertension medication
I've been suffering from hypertension for many years and am taking Amlodipine (10mg) and Losartan Potassium (50mg) daily. I've been taking the opportunity of more free time during the pandemic to get my weight down, take more exercise, and generally...
read morelatest replyAHAModerator, March 28, 2021 4:13pm EST
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Allergic reactions to High BP Meds
Hello folks. Just joined yesterday. I did a search on this subject but came up empty. I've been on high blood pressure medication for years now (age 63) and starting about a year ago, I've been having allergic reactions to my medications. I've...
read morelatest replyJumboco, March 15, 2021 9:32pm EST
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Scared of high bp
Hi, I'm new here and as diagnosed with hi blood pressure 6 months ago. I am 54 yr old female. I am on clonidine hcl. My blood pressure still seems to go.up and down. I went to the store last night, came home and my bp.was 162/90. I thought this...
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Left ventricle hytrophy
I was diagnosed with left ventricle hypertrophy and would like to know if anyone else has this and what you've done or not done any advice?
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Heart catheterization shows two 90% and 1 70-80% blockage.
Blockage is significant. Seeing cardiologist surgeon to discuss bypass tomorrow. After reading Mayo site I am super scared!
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Intro
Hello everyone, my name is Effie and I am a Cardiologist. Just wanted to say thank you to all the members of this community. It has been eye opening to say the least going through the conversations, reading your comments and seeing how supportive everyone...
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