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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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African American Health |
Heart disease evaluation04/16/2009 |
Iam a 50yr.old black male with blood pressure of 180/110.I am also 80lbs.overweight.because of severe arthritis in both knees i have been restricted in my mobility and getting around.Also,i have swelling in both feet with coldness in both hands and feet.Am i in danger of having a heart attack? Or developing heart disese?
Answer is obviously yes to both questions. Particular as a black male, you are likely to suffer these complications more frequently and at an earlier age. You should see your provider immediately to control BP, control other risk factors (blood sugar, cholesterol, cigarette smoking) and get on a weight loss diet. There are exercise programs even for those with arthritis, and the reduction of calories in diet remains the critical component of weight control.
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Jackson T Wright, MD, PhD, FACP Director and Professor Hypertension Research Center Division of Nephrology and Hypertension University Hospitals School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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