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Forum - RESPeRATE User Reviews
Topic - Bad Experience Before I Opened The Box
My wife decided to buy me Resperate, knowing I've wanted one for some time. She placed the order for an Ultra first thing Monday morning, and took advantage of the $50 rebate. When she told me the order was on the way after work Monday, I went on...
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Isolated systolic hypertension
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: My Systolic and Diastolic readings have been as high as 110 points apart. Example: 178 over 68. This seems very unusual to me and my doctors have nothing to say about what it may mean. Any ideas why this can happen?
A: Ask your doctor if you have isolated systolic high blood pressure. As part of aging, systolic pressure tends to increase and diastolic pressure goes down. A systolic reading of 140 or greater needs to be treated even if the diastolic reading is normal. To learn more about this condition click here.
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Anxiety Disorders Lead to High Blood Pressure Risk
Topic - Anxiety Disorders Lead to High Blood Pressure Risk
(The Canadian Press) People with anxiety disorders are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure and should have their heart health carefully monitored, doctors attending the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress were told Monday. "People with anxiety disorders are four times more likely to develop high blood pressure over one year than those of us who are anxiety-free," said Dr. Simon Bacon of the Montreal Heart Institute.
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