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What is a lacunar stroke?
What is a lacunar stroke?
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Lacunar strokes, like all strokes, are damaged areas in the brain. Like most strokes, they are caused when the flow of blood to an area of the brain is interrupted.
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February 25, 2013
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I lost my sense of taste within the past few months. I take medicine for high blood pressure. Could that be the reason?
February 19, 2013
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I have high blood pressure. But my blood pressure varies a lot during the day, especially the top number. Which blood pressure reading should I use: the lowest, the highest or the average?
September 07, 2012
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What is a lacunar stroke?
August 06, 2012
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I have high blood pressure. I am taking pills to reduce the pressure and they keep it pretty well under control during the day. However, I wake up in the morning with much higher pressure. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to lower my early morning blood pressure?
July 03, 2012
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I take two different pills for high blood pressure. Recently, I have had less interest in sex. How can I tell if it is one or both of my pills?
May 14, 2012
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Is there any link between hypertension and gout attacks?
March 02, 2012
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I’m 72. My doctor told me my heart is growing. He says there is no cure. Do you know of anything to reverse or slow down the growing heart?
January 26, 2012
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When I am under great stress, my blood pressure sometimes shoots up to 200/120 for a short time but then quickly goes down to 120/80 or lower and stays there. One doctor told me that spikes like these are normal and not to worry about them. Another told me this isn’t normal or healthy. Who is right?
December 20, 2011
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If I take blood pressure medicines and don’t really need them, will it damage my heart?
December 08, 2011
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My daughter is 4’7”, and weighs 132 pounds. She also has high blood pressure and reflux. I’ve been trying to cut back on sugar drinks and fried food. Can you suggest any other changes to her eating plan to help?

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