If we have high cholestrol in our body does that mean our blood pressure is high too? And on the other side, if our blood pressure is high, does it mean that our cholestrol level is high too? These two things does it go together?
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A lot of high cholesterol and high blood pressure is due to being overweight. That is why many people have both.  Some people, though, have one or the other or both these conditions even though they are fit. These conditions are not related in themselves.   Everyone who has either should see their doctor for treatment.  There are effective medications for both.\n\nHigh blood pressure occurs because the heart has to beat with more force to push blood through the body. This excess force can damage blood vessels.  Cholesterol comes in two types, HDL (good) and LDL (bad).  The HDL are associated with removing fats and other things from the blood and moving it to the liver for excretion.  High HDL is good, low HDL is bad.  LDL carry fats throughout the body for storage and use by the cells.  Too many of these are associated with artery disease.  The combination of high blood pressure and high LDL cholesterol is doubly bad, because the narrowed blood vessles increase the pressure even more in the locations where both occur.  Also, narrowed blood vessles can collect blood clots, which high blood pressure can rip lose, where it can cause a stroke, or heart attack.\n\nBesides medication: IF a person is overweight, and their weight has risen steadily over time, LDL cholesterol can be reduced a lot by losing just 10% of weight.  If a person loses weight by exercising with moderately-high intensity 20 - 40 minutes a day, both of these conditions can be greatly improved or eliminated, expecially with a HDL increase.  One of the claims of the Adkins diet is that prople being treated for cholesterol or high blood pressure could throw away their medicine as soon as they start the diet. (Dr. supervison is advised for any medication reduction)
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You need to ask your doctor about that.\n\nMany of the diet pills out there contain stimulants which can increase your blood pressure. You need to check with your doctor to make sure it's safe.\n\nBut whatever happened to good old fashioned diet and exercise? It takes longer sure, but it's a healthy way of getting healthy.
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atenolol is called a beta-blocker, which basically means it slows the heart a little so it can work more properly.  first, don't stop taking atenolol abruptly, that can make your blood pressure worse.  second, your blood pressure is probaly higher at the doctors office, but they should check it again in a few minutes to get a true reading.  If you really want to stop taking your atenolol, tell your doctor, and yall work through it together.  He may ask you to keep a blood pressure diary for a week or so to see what your blood pressure runs at different times.
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I am 48 and I was taking Atenenol 50 mg and this past summer my doctor increased it to 100mg.  I have had 1 heart attack and stress causes high BP.  I am doing fine now.  I have been taking this med since I was 38 years old.  It keeps my heart rate good.  Take care of any stress and keep getting the BP checked.  Consult with your doctor about any questions for a professional answer.  I was 45 when I had my attack.  It definitely has helped me.
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When you look at all the people in the U.S. who have died from clogged arteries I think you will say it is pretty important. The best way I have found to keep my cholesterol under control naturally is to Eat right, not diet but good for you foods that are fantastic. Check out the YOU on a diet menu at realage.com. I also take psyllium husk veg caps everyday, they are a natural fiber. When I first went to the Dr. for a heart work-up and blood work they said my cholesterol was way too high and wanted me to start some prescription drug for life. Well I am into natural so I went and found a product called red yeast rice and in 2 months my numbers went down 100 points..And there was no side effects at all!!\n\nOn high blood pressure and outbreak of blood vessel in the brain which is called a brain aneurysm. This is possible if you have a weak artery in the brain. I know many people who have had this happen to them. Also high blood pressure under stress (anger) can cause you to have a heart attack if your heart is clogged already. This happened to my Dad.\n\nI am into this stuff because in the last 2 years my father had 2 bad heart attacks in a weeks time and he has high blood pressure. And my mother has a brain aneurysm that thank God did not rupture. I don't know if we can talk back and forth here but if we can I will be happy to help you if I can. \n\nCheck into the natural stuff when it comes to your health. It is much better for you.
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That is a tough question, because it depends on a lot of factors.  One:  how high is a high sodium dose?  The kidney can only get rid of so much salt at a time.  The more water you drink, the faster you can get rid of salt, at least in theory.  However, if you are sensitive to salt, that means that your kidneys want to hold onto the salt, and that's why a normal diet can still result in high sodium levels and high blood pressure.  \n\nThe best way to figure out would be by trying out a low salt diet for a month and making daily recordings of your blood pressure, in the morning, when stress is affecting you the least, since that can also increase your blood pressure.  Then eat a regular diet and do the same thing.  That would give you a definitive answer as to whether you're salt sensitive or not. \n\nIf I had to make a complete out of the blue guess as to how long a "high" dose of salt would affect you, I'd say up to a week.
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Why is LDL cholesterol considered "bad"?\nWhen too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with other substances it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can clog those arteries. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, it can cause a heart attack or stroke. The levels of HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the blood are measured to evaluate the risk of having a heart attack. LDL cholesterol of less than 100 mg/dL is the optimal level.  Less than 130 mg/dL is near optimal for most people.  A high LDL level (more than 160 mg/dL or 130 mg/dL or above if you have two or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease) reflects an increased risk of heart disease. That's why LDL cholesterol is often called "bad" cholesterol.  \nWhy is HDL cholesterol considered "good"?\nAbout one-third to one-fourth of blood cholesterol is carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol because a high level of it seems to protect against heart attack. (Low HDL cholesterol levels [less than 40 mg/dL] increase the risk for heart disease.) Medical experts think that HDL tends to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it's passed from the body. Some experts believe that HDL removes excess cholesterol from plaque in arteries, thus slowing the buildup.
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The doctors have a list of what should be normal for every person but sometimes with age and health problems or just because a persons blood results can vary slightly. A good doctor will do further tests do make sure that everything is going on ok in the body, this is something they do and is part of their job to investigate as to why certain levels are lower or higher than normal. \nPlease dont worry too much, looks like the doctor is on it.\ngood luck.
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YES!  Weight can (emphasis on can) adversely effect your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.  There are exceptions to every rule made by man however, in most cases, obesity does adversely effect the blood pressure and cholesterol.  A healthy body will have a healthy appearance.  Your primary care provider should have the answers to these questions.\n\nIn reference to the caffeine, it does increase blood pressure levels.  That's one of the ways that it makes you feel more alert.  It increases the heart rate, blood pressure, as well as the natural release of serotonin and dopamine.  These changes help to create the excitation and mood elevation experienced after a cup of joe.\n\nIf you would like to make dietary changes that would be advantageous to your health, I would suggest a careful review of the dietary suggestions found in the book of Leviticus.  No one better knows about the dietary needs of our body's than our creator.
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Blood pressure - low \n \nDefinition:\n\n \n \n\nLow blood pressure is an abnormal condition in which a person's blood pressure (the pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels during and after each beat of the heart) is much lower than usual. It can cause symptoms such as dizziness or lightheadedness.\n\n\nAlternative Names:\nHypotension; Low blood pressure \nConsiderations:\n\nWhen the blood pressure is too low, there is inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain, and other vital organs.\n\nA blood pressure level that is borderline low for one person may be normal for another. The most important factor is how the blood pressure changes from the normal condition. Most normal blood pressures fall in the range of 90/60 mm Hg to 130/80 mm Hg, but a significant change, even as little as 20 mm Hg, can cause problems for some people.\n\n\nCommon Causes:\n\nLow blood pressure is commonly caused by drugs such as:\n\nMedications used for surgery\nAnti-anxiety agents\nTreatment for high blood pressure or coronary heart disease (CHD)\nDiuretics\nHeart medicines\nSome antidepressants\nNarcotic analgesics\nAlcohol\nOther causes of low blood pressure include:\n\nDehydration\nHeart failure\nHeart attack\nChanges in heart rhythm (arrhythmias)\nFainting\nAnaphylaxis (a life-threatening allergic response)\nShock (from severe infection, stroke, anaphylaxis, major trauma, or heart attack)\nAdvanced diabetes\nAnother common type of low blood pressure is orthostatic hypotension, which is brought on by a sudden change in body position, usually when shifting from lying down to standing upright.
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I'm not sure why she would have been told that since both are typically good for you. (Lowers cholesterol, etc.) Maybe she has a recently discovered allergy? She might also want to get a second opinion!!
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HDL, LDL, Triglycerides and Cholesterol are all different things that they are testing.  \n\nThe American Heart Association provides a set of guidelines for total (fasting) blood cholesterol levels and risk for heart disease[5]:\n\nLevel mg/dL Level mmol/L Interpretation \n<200 <5.2 Desirable level corresponding to lower risk for heart disease \n200-239 5.2-6.2 Borderline high risk \n>240 >6.2 High risk \n\nHowever, as today's testing methods determine LDL ("bad") and HDL ("good") cholesterol separately, this simplistic view has become somewhat outdated. The desirable LDL level is considered to be less than 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L), although a newer target of <70 mg/dL can be considered in higher risk individuals based on some of the above-mentioned trials. A ratio of total cholesterol to HDL —another useful measure— of far less than 5:1 is thought to be healthier. Of note, typical LDL values for children before fatty streaks begin to develop is 35 mg/dL.\n\nPatients should be aware that most testing methods for LDL do not actually measure LDL in their blood, much less particle size. For cost reasons, LDL values have long been estimated using the Friedewald formula: [total cholesterol] − [total HDL] − 20% of the triglyceride value = estimated LDL.\n\nIncreasing clinical evidence has strongly supported the greater predictive value of more-sophisticated testing that directly measures both LDL and HDL particle concentrations and size, as opposed to the more usual estimates/measures of the total cholesterol carried within LDL particles or the total HDL concentration.
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Males with higher testosterone (T4) usually have greater amounts of HDL (high density lipoproteins), which is the "good" cholesterol.  So, no, you'd actually want to increase/maintain T4 levels to have a good amount of HDL.
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HDL is a cholesterol test. the acceptable is less than 3.0
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salt is a mineral that is required by the body, but excessive amounts may cause high blood pressure in some people.  Not in all people, just some people.    But to be safe, you should use it sparingly.\n\nsugar, if you are talking about refined sugar is empty calories and is only used to make things taste sweeter.  It is a carbohydrate which our body already gets enough of in our regular diet, but there are healthier sugars than others.   Fructose which is sugar found in fruit and Lactose which is found in dairy products.   These sugars are metabolized differently than refined sugar and are good sources of energy.  good luck
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I had the same problem with side effects. I try to watch my diet but my system manufactures cholesterol no matter what I do. I understand that they are working on new anti-chol. drugs that work in a different way. Maybe that will be the answer. What does your Dr. suggest?
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Definitely. Bad cholesterol creates plaque in your arteries and causes your blood pressure to raise and also leads to heart attacks.