Charles Cusumano, FMP, PA-C - Hypertension - Diabetes - Health/Fitness

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Expert Profile: Charles Cusumano, FMP, PA-C

Expertise: I will answer questions about the different causes of Hypertension; the complications; the treatments and the drugs used.Hypertension is a silent, potentially deadly disease that`s completely treatable. Knowledge is power.

Experience in the area
Nationally Certified Physician Assistant/Family Medicine Practitioner.
I've been in practice since 1975.

Organizations
I am currently serving as an expert in the Family, General and Internal Medicine site right here at AllExperts.com. You can visit my profile there.
I was also honored as a Distinguished Fellow in the AAPA.

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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? There are evolving treatments all the time. Not all drugs work for all people. It usually takes time to determine if drugs will work. Patience is a virtue.

What do you like about this subject? This is a common disease. It is silent and can slowly destroy the body's organ systems. It is most difficult to treat as many people don't feel sick. Understanding the disease and its effects can help people be more willing to take it seriously and hopefully prevent the long term effects of the disease.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 42318
Knowledge	9.85 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.86 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.96 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		3
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		10
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		844

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/05/08
8	7	10	10	09/05/08
10	10	10	10	08/31/08
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	08/19/08

User Comments

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(Devon on 09/05/08)

Thank you so much for your advice.
(Tammy on 08/29/08)

Thanks for getting back to me so promptly. i appreciate the opinion of knowledgable people.
(Trisha on 08/19/08)

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Recent Answers from Charles Cusumano, FMP, PA-C

2008-08-31 Mother's BP is all over the place,: Hi laura, Fluctuating blood pressure is dangerous. She needs to have her blod pressure checked regularly and her medicines adjusted. I would call your doctor's office and see who is covering and get ahold...

2008-08-27 difficulty controlling hypertension: Hi M, The medicines won’t lower BP on their own but by reducing your anxiety, the BP will come down. By the way, you won’t become dependent on lexapro. Xanax on the other hand can be addictive and I wouldn’t...

2008-08-26 Hypertension: Hi Tammy, This worries me VER MUCH. You are doing damage to your heart, brain and kidneys with blood pressure that is that high. You are quite frankly flirting with death. I understand the agorophobic...

2008-08-26 sudden high blood pressure: Hi Halo, A sudden rise in blood pressure might mean a failure of the drug. Has he changed from a proprietary to a generic drug? Another possibility is that he may just have to have his dose increased...

2008-08-21 Lisinopril dosage: Hi Chris, Often we prescribe medicines at higher doses than is suggested on packaging. These limits arebased on effectiveness of the drug. Granted the side effects can be greater at higher doses. I don't...