Symptoms of High Blood Pressure: 3 Specifics to Monitor

The Weekly Checkup
HighBloodPressureConnection.com	July 29, 2008

Tip of the Week Symptoms of High Blood Pressure: 3 Specific Signs to Monitor "The symptoms and signs of high blood pressure are extremely subtle; therefore, you may live with the disease for many years without knowing that you have it," writes Expert Alvin Hopkinson. "Unfortunately, without detection, it can result in excruciating damage to your heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body..." Read on to learn about the signs you should not ignore... Top News Blood Pressure Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer's Mouse Study May Offer Better Diagnosis for Preeclampsia Minimally invasive treatment helps infertile men A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk? Dietary Fiber Cuts Risk of Pregnancy Complication Question of the Week "Does the blood pressure monitor's cuff size make a difference when taking blood pressure?" "I have a 17 year old son who has pre-hypertension. He is 6' 4" and weighs about 205 lbs," writes Community Member Patti. "If we take his blood pressure with a medium cuff, it measures in the 135 range. However, if we take it with a large cuff, it measure a lot lower. Which cuff size should we use for him? Why does the cuff size make such a big difference in his blood pressure measurement?" Read on for Dr. Cane's answer...

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