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What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Hi, can you please tell me whether high blood pressure is generally due to clogged arteries in overweight or sedentary people? That is, because the blood has less ability to flow at the regular speed in clogged arteries as it is forced to move through more narrow passageways? thank you, Karen
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Hi welcome to HCM.
I understand your query and concern.
High blood pressure should me monitored regularly to avoid complications like stroke in the brain.Uncontrolled blood pressure could be related to inadequate drug dosage or non compliance of your Anti hypertensive drug intake.Best treatment for elevated blood pressure is through drugs like beta blockers and Ace inhibitors.Before that adequate management and work up is needed.I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile as a part of routine screening of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6 g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week is helpful.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.One pomegranate a day will help . Stress management is most vital in your case.So Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management.
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What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Hi welcome to HCM. I understand your query and concern. High blood pressure should me monitored regularly to avoid complications like stroke in the brain.Uncontrolled blood pressure could be related to inadequate drug dosage or non compliance of your Anti hypertensive drug intake.Best treatment for elevated blood pressure is through drugs like beta blockers and Ace inhibitors.Before that adequate management and work up is needed.I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile as a part of routine screening of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6 g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week is helpful.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.One pomegranate a day will help . Stress management is most vital in your case.So Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management. Post your further queries if any. Thank you