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Suggest Treatment To Control High Blood Pressure

Hello Dr.! I'm a 58 y.o. female and have no family background of heart disease. lately my BP is being observed to be 160/95. I've got all the blood tests (as prescribed by Dr.) done and all the reports came with in limits. How and what should I do to get this problem under control? Please Help.
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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the most effective thing is weight loss and significant decrease in salt intake, your total salt intake in a 24 hour period should be less than 2 grams. Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment To Control High Blood Pressure

the most effective thing is weight loss and significant decrease in salt intake, your total salt intake in a 24 hour period should be less than 2 grams. Good luck.