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.

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Prestige Points: 42668
Knowledge	9.85 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.85 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.95 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		10
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		880

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/25/08
7	8	9	9	11/22/08
10	8	6	10	11/19/08
10	10	10	10	11/16/08
10	10	10	10	11/15/08

User Comments

Very usefull Information and on the ball. Many Thanks.
(Darren on 11/16/08)

Thank you, you have been very helpful!
(Tina on 11/15/08)

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Recent Answers from Charles Cusumano, FMP, PA-C

2008-11-24 bp medication: Hi Sandra, Nervousness can elevate blood pressure. Taking meds will control blood pressure under normal circumstances. There is no way to prevent elevation in blood pressure when under stress. That said...

2008-11-22 Nifedipine ER 60 MG: Hi Barbara, Thanks for the clarification. Nifedipine is a fairly rapidly acting drug so you should see results in a week or two. Side effects can include leg swelling and in somecases irregular heart...

2008-11-20 High Cholesterol: Hi Muhammad, That sounds like a good plan. The only problem with checking so soon after starting Lipitor is that it may not show any real improvement. I have found that waiting 90 days is much better...

2008-11-18 ssudden episodes of tachcardia/hypertesion,SOB, with Migrain: Hi Jan, Unfortunately this way too complex an issue to tackle in this sort of forum. A myriad of possibilities abound and as such, there is no way to offer an opinion without seeing your medical record...

2008-11-17 Hypertention: Hi Meenatchi, First, you should see your doctor about the high blood pressure. The periods of “unconciousness” are unusual and I don’t think are due to the high blod pressure. There is always the possibility...