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My 72-year-old father's blood pressure and cholesterol are high. Is an angiogram necessary?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 72 years old and his blood cholesterol levels are high. He is currently under medication (ASA and two other drugs) to control his blood pressure. But he does not have any other symptoms like chest pain. My father's cardiologist advised that he should get a CTA test done. Here... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry about your father's ill health. Please answer the following questions so that I can help you further. Does your father have other associated diseases apart from high blood pressure? How high is his cholesterol level? Does he complain of chest pain? Has he become ... Read Full »
Is there a need to taper off Losartan after reduction in my blood pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, My blood pressure went up to 169/100 mm of Hg a couple of days before a scheduled stress Echo. My T4 is elevated and my Synthroid dose is being tweaked and I am three weeks into that. I am a 68-year-old woman in good health and not overweight and have not had a history of hypertension.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry about your health issues. Do stay positive, you will be fine. Before now how often do you check your blood pressure readings? Have you ever experienced regular dizziness or headaches? The fact that you have had issues with your thyroid for quite a long time can pr... Read Full »