High blood pressure: investigation & treatment

High blood pressure: investigation & treatment Anybody who is found to have high blood pressure must get the following investigations done which help (a) to find a possible cause or causes and thereby give a specific treatment for the disease in the form of ballooning (angioplasty) or surgery, and (b) to know the extent of damage done by high blood pressure to vital organs such as brain, eyes, heart and kidneys. The investigations include: (1) Blood …

…keep the blood potassium up and sodium low. Banana is a rich source of potassium. 4. Alcohol consumption more than two ounces of whisky or two glasses of beer or wine in a day should be strongly discouraged. 5. Regular practice of meditation and yoga asanas, including padamasana and shavasana, are proven ways to give mental relaxation and to prevent high blood pressure. cites - www.health.com www.cricket.com www.tribineindia.com www.todayindia.com