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Forum - RESPeRATE Features and Suggestions
Topic - Resperate Design
As a previous long time ago user of headsets I find the connecting wire attachment to the left headphone rather than the right headphone to be clumbersome when using the Resperate device. Why? When in use I place the Resperate unit in my lap to facilitate both reading...
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High blood pressure and surgery
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: I am having an operation in a fortnight [2 weeks] and although my BP was a bit high at pre-op tests, it has been checked since and is now 150/105. Is there any way I can help to get this down in time for the operation?
A: Blood pressure drugs can bring blood pressure down quickly. For most people, lifestyle changes usually take more than two weeks to make an impact. When one is undergoing surgery, it may be best to hold off treatment until after surgery because of the interactions between certain blood pressure drugs and...
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Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
Topic - Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
(Medical News Today) A French study reported in the January 12th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment "could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly".
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