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| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Domenic SicaU.S.
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All aspects of hypertension as well as any consideration in drug therapy for the management of hypertension. | |
Dr. Shabbir BaldiwalaIndia
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I can answer questions pertaining to maintenance of optimum blood pressure control, drugs to be used in different clinical settings, precautions and side effects to watch out for while using these drugs. Hypertension is the single largest killer disease affecting all organ systems. |
Recent Answers
2009-11-14 Pilates and hypertension:
Based on the information you just provided I would suggest the following approached (1) see if your cardiologist would be willing to increase your atenolol to 25-mg twice daily [ this should help with
2009-11-14 Pilates and hypertension:
You might already know this but that is not a huge variation in blood pressure as you describe it. The time of day that you take the atenolol may well be the major determinant of the blood pressure variability
2009-11-13 fluctuating hypertension:
Blood pressure will vary based on environmental factors such as pain, intercurrent illness, sleep architecture change, stress, etc. I do not think the ear infection has much to do with the symptom complex
2009-11-09 Pre hypertension:
You look to be in excellent shape. I can answer this question better if you give me your blood pressure readings as of late and what blood pressure readings you are hoping to see. It is impossible for
2009-11-06 Elevated BP,Very high HR in young pregnant woman:
Country practices vary as to how to approach this issue. What country are you in ? Is there any way your obstetrician can talk with a cardiologist? Is there a high-risk pregnancy group where you live that
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