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I took my BP and the results were 153/76 and I asked a pharmacist and said my BP was high that I should see a doctor I want to know if there is something I can do to lower it, And what are the downs of having high blood pressure. I dont know if should worry. My weight is 155 and am 5' 10". I may not have the best diet but changing Help me.
You probably should obtain some additional blood pressure readings before you consider yourself as having hypertension. How you take your blood pressure can influence the results. For example, recent exercise, stress, or poor sleep can all influence the blood pressure. The more readings the better before the diagnosis of hypertension is assigned to you.
Regards,
Domenic Sica, M.D.
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Domenic Sica
Expertise
All aspects of hypertension as well as any consideration in drug therapy for the management of hypertension.
Experience
Heavily published in the area of drug therapy in hypertension and renal disease. Primary management physician for a large multi-state referral practice for diagnosis and management of complex hypertension
Organizations
Multiple including the American Society of Hypertension, International Society of Hypertension, American Society of Nephrology, American Heart Association, American College of Clinical Pharmacology amongst others.
Publications
Over 250 publications (see PubMed)
Education/Credentials
Board certified in internal medicine, nephrology, clinical pharmacology, and hypertension
Awards and Honors
Multiple awards as clinical and/or teacher of the year.
Past/Present Clients
Not pertinent
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