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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Ultra Model Melody #4 Question
Is Melody 4 an inhale signal with no music followed by music only on the exhale? It sounded weird to me and I wanted to make sure this was normal. Thanks!
Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
Caffeine and hypertension
Topic - Diet & Exercise
Q: How relevant is caffeinated coffee consumption for someone whose hypertension is being controlled by 10mg of lisinopril?
A: Daily consumption of a moderate amount of caffeine per day (about two cups of coffee) is felt to be okay. At higher levels caffeine starts to have negative effects on the body. Some individuals are more sensitive than others. For more information see click here.
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
Topic - Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
(Reuters) A gene that affects how the kidneys process salt may help determine a person's risk of high blood pressure, a discovery that could lead to better ways to treat the condition, researchers said on Monday.
People with a common variant of the gene STK39 tend to have higher blood pressure levels and are more likely to develop full-blown high blood pressure, also called hypertension, University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers found.
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