Overindulgence on our trip to Florida increased Steve’s stroke risk and caused some serious consequences. We rented a scooter for Steve to use. This was a necessity because of his mobility deficits. But as a result, he did very little walking…maybe only 40 ft. a day going to and from the bathroom, which is much [...]
High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for stroke. Since Steve’s stroke in February 2008, his blood pressure has been averaging around 170/95. At times it was 214/104. He has a family history of high blood pressure and heart disease. But to be honest with you, neither one of us realized how much [...]
What are High Blood Pressure and Prehypertension? Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries. Blood pressure rises and falls during the day. When blood pressure stays elevated over time, it is called high blood pressure. The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension. High blood pressure is dangerous because [...]
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