Cause of pre-hypertension
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 25 2009
Q: Is pre-hypertension hereditary or is it caused by stress?
A: Your genetics may put you at risk for getting high blood pressure. Your inherited genes are just one risk factor. Medical diseases can also cause pre hypertension and high blood pressure. You can control many things that contribute to getting pre-hypertension and hypertension by your lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle that includes managing stress and regular exercise is the best way to prevent high blood pressure.
Tags: Blood Pressure & Hypertension, exercise, Genetics, healthy lifestyle, high blood pressure, hypertension, managing stress, pre-hypertensionCan using xanax cause high blood pressure?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 19 2008
Q: I have been taking Xanax for about 25 years for panic attacks. Can this long use of Xanax cause high blood pressure?
A: Xanax is likely not causing your high blood pressure. As we age, the risk for developing cardiovascular disease increases based on individual genetics and life style. Perhaps it is time for you to make some life style changes that can help lower your blood pressure.
Tags: cardiovascular disease, cause high blood pressure, Genetics, life style changes, Medication InteractionsWhat causes isolated hypertension?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 21 2007
Q: What causes isolated systolic (top number) hypertension?
A: The cause of most hypertension is not known. When a cause is identifiable, it is known as secondary hypertension. Isolated systolic hypertension is the most common type of hypertension in older people. Genetics, life style, and just getting older are factors. Blood vessels, like joints, tend to get stiffer as we age.
Tags: Blood vessels, Genetics, Isolated Hypertension, isolated systolic
