Is the damage to the organs caused by hypertension offset by a slower heartbeat?

October 30th, 2008
My Religion Is Bigger than Yours asked:


As far as I understand, hypertension is dangerous primarily because of the slow damage to the organs which have to sustain the elevated pressure. But would this damage be smaller if the normal heartbeat was slower than the average? For example, pressure of 140/90 with the heartbeat of 50 would be less dangerous than pressure of 140/90 with the heartbeat of 70? Right?

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Is there any correlation between eating a high fat or cholesterol diet and hypertension?

October 28th, 2008
felicia0923 asked:


I know high sodium can make it go up in some people, but I was just wondering about the high fat or cholesterol stuff you eat.

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What is the best natural remedy for Hypertension?

October 27th, 2008
Childfree Wolf asked:


I am 40 and have Hypertension for no known reason.

For medication, the doctor gave me Diovian, and Norvasec. These seem to work well. I do get light headed sometimes after taking the Diovian.

Then he gave me the Toprol XL. I started suffering from heartburn; sensitivity to bright lights, and light headedness. I could not sleep (nightmares). I’d get random erections when I was just idling (while driving, or watching TV)

He reduced the Toprol XL, and things got a little more normal. I still could not sleep. So I started taking Melatonin (one when I got home, and one shortly before bed). I discovered my blood pressure went way down. Is this because I am sleeping better, or does the stuff really help my blood pressure?

Melatonin is really cheap. Today I just take Diovian, Norvasec, Melatonin, and B vitamins. I have pretty much normal blood pressure all the time. Once in a while it goes up
What works for you?

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I have hypertension (high blood pressure), what should I eat?

October 24th, 2008
tripeace asked:


I have hypertension. What type of diet is good for me? What foods or herbs are good for this? What herbs or foods should I avoid? Obviously fried foods. Any other suggestions?

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Is there a correlations between hypertension and high cholesterol?

October 21st, 2008
Artemis asked:


It seems that people who have high blood pressure often have high cholesterol as well. Is there any correlation between the two? Do they go hand in hand?

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What is the best diet for hypertension?

October 20th, 2008
Candice D asked:


I know I should shy away from salt, and I believe that means processed and canned foods too, correct? I was just recently diagnosed with hypertension (could be postpartum, so we are watching it closely and I am on Benicar HCT) and want to do all I can to reduce my BP. Thanks!

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When is it ok to come off of hypertension medication?

October 19th, 2008
Gregory asked:


I didn’t have issues with high blood pressure until I got married or gained 65 lbs. Im not sure which is causing it because it varies from day to day. Ive lost about 70 lbs and im starting to get lightheaded a lot more and my blood pressure is a lot lower than it used to be. Im afraid that it might be getting too low and I can definately live without the side effects.

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Does anyone have long term experience taking amlodipine for hypertension,and what problems if any?

October 18th, 2008
exceptional8226 asked:


Does anyone have long term experience taking amlodipine for hypertension,and what problems if any?

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is there a relation between masturbation and hypertension?

October 15th, 2008
orange asked:


i used to masturbate 6 years ago, and i’m suffering from hypertension . i’m 22 years old.

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When is a diagnosis of essential hypertension likely to be considered in young or middle-aged individuals?

October 14th, 2008
Lisa and Ben R asked:


a. blood pressure remains consistently above 140/90
b. blood pressure fluctuates between 180/105 and 120/80
c. blood pressure increases rapidly and is unresponsive to medication
d. chronic kidney disease leads to consistently elevated blood pressure

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