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What Should Your Blood Pressure Be?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The answer is pretty simple, but most people get this wrong, and doing so increases their future risk of heart attack and strokes. Lifestyle measures, including good nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and appropriate stress management, are the best ways to maintain normal blood pressure throughout life. There are others also.

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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

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This condition, called atherosclerosis, narrows the arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Exercise Regularly : Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, such as walking, cycling, or swimming.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Medications Medications are often the first line of treatment for cardiomegaly and can include: ACE inhibitors or ARBs , which help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart. Blood Clots: An enlarged heart is more prone to developing blood clots, which can lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism.

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Heart Failure – Does Testosterone Hold the Key?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

The heart hasn’t failed – it just doesn’t match up to the body’s requirements especially when the requirements are increased such as during exercise. Clinically patients who have heart failure and are deficient in testosterone will have more muscle wasting, reduced exercise capacity and worse quality of life.