Is a Workout at the Gym Proper Protocol for High Blood Press Posted: 03-28-06 15:09pm
I went to the doctor yesterday and my
blood pressure was 150/100. Six weeks
prior my blood pressure was 140/90. He
didn't give me any medication and I was
just wondering if there is anything for me
to worry about.
He also cleared me to start a workout
program @ the gym....is this ok?
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High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, High Cholesterol Answer A Posted: 04-11-06 10:25am
It is very important to know if your blood
pressure remains constantly at 150/100.
Frequent measurement of blood pressure
will help you and your doctor(s) better
understand the real baseline value of your
blood pressure. After a period of 2
months you can then establish or exclude
certain diagnoses. There are special
monitors designed for measuring blood
pressure automatically, every 30 minutes.
If your blood pressure is constantly at
150/100, you belong to "Level I":
hypertension. According to your risk
factors, you currently belong to "Risk
Group B". Recommended treatment for Level
I hypertension and Risk Group B is
modification of the lifestyle over 6
months. If there is no normalization of
the blood pressure after 6 months, medical
treatment is indicated.
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