Can labile blood pressure clog blood vessels?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Dec 10 2007
Q: Could large deposits in the left anterior descending (LAD) artery be caused by my very labile BP and can it be reversed?
A: High blood pressure likely damages walls of blood vessels and makes them less elastic and prone to getting deposits. Studies have shown that aggressively lowering blood fat levels can lead to some reversal and prevention of disease progression. Talk to your cardiologist about the best treatment for you.
Tags: arteries, blood fat levels, Blood Pressure & Hypertension, Blood vessels, cardiologist, cardiovascular, labile, labile blood pressure, preventionConnection between hbp and menopause
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 07 2007
Q: Is there a connection between high blood pressure and menopause?
A: Many factors contribute to the development of high blood pressure and heart disease. Women tend to develop heart disease in their 50’s which is about ten years later in life than men. Menopause is associated with an increased risk for high blood pressure because the average age of menopause is also about the time women are diagnosed with heart disease. In addition, the weight gain many experience going through menopause contributes to high blood pressure. Heart disease kills more women than breast cancer so it is important for all women, especially after menopause, to control their blood pressure and blood fat levels.
Tags: blood fat levels, breast cancer, heart disease, menopause, Pregnancy & Menopause, weight gain
