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Newell R. Falkinburg, M.D. FACP

U.S.
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returns 12/31/2012
Expertise

Any question regarding hypertension or clinical nephrology

Experience in the area

35 years of experience in the field of nephrology & hypertension. Emeritus Professor of clinical Medicine at a major medical school and director of Nephrology & Hypertension at a university affiliated medical center.

Education/Credentials

M.D. Board certified internal medicine Board certified Nephrology & hypertension

Awards and Honors

Fellow, American College of Physicians


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  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 6.8
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 0.3
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 1
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 157
  • Volunteer Since 2007-07-30
  • Prestige Points 1780

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Recent Answers from Newell R. Falkinburg, M.D. FACP

2011-01-07 BP question:

They are both true.  when you are "up and around" your BP tends to be higher than when at rest.  However, with activity, the upper number (systolic) may rise but it should  not rise above the upper limit

2011-01-06 SIde effect of Lisinopril:

Between three and ten  percent of the patients given an "ace inhibitor" ( lisinopril is an example of an ace inhibitor) will develope a chronic recalcitrant  cough requiring the discontinuance of the drug

2011-01-04 Sjogrens and Renal Tubular Acidosis:

The long and short of it is...yes, he could have RTA. As you seem to know, it is a not an uncommon accompaniment of Sjogren's.  Whether or not his respiratory rate and urine Ph are a reflection of the

2008-05-08 BP - Blood Donation:

Dear Ganesh,    You should be able to donate blood safely with your BP in the 130's.  Even with a blood pressure,in the 150's, I would expect that you would be asymptomatic.  Even then, donating blood

2008-04-28 hypertension meds:

Dear Susan,    You can take it with (ideally, in the middle of) your meals.  That way it will be admixed with your food and it would be very unlikely that you would have any problem.     There is a preparation

 

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