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Understanding Normal Sodium Levels: What They Mean for Your Health

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By Luke J. Laffin
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The current focus on low-salt diets and salt substitutes gives some people the impression that salt is a “four-letter word.” This belief is far from the truth. Maintaining normal sodium levels is important because sodium is necessary for life. The electrolyte plays a critical role in so many bodily functions that eliminating sodium can be lethal. “When patients proudly tell me they don’t eat any salt, I tell them we all need to consume some sodium, at least 200 to 500 milligrams (mg) a day.
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Resistant Hypertension: Causes, Diagnosis and Effective Treatment Strategies

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By Luke J. Laffin
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is notoriously hard to control. It’s not uncommon to require two or three drugs from different classes to bring blood pressure down into an acceptable range. When you require more than three drugs to rein in your blood pressure, you have resistant hypertension. What Is Resistant Hypertension? Resistant hypertension is defined as blood pressure that remains uncontrolled (too high) on three or more medications that are appropriately dosed for your kidney function.
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How to Raise Blood Pressure: Practical, Expert-Backed Solutions for Managing Hypotension

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By Luke J. Laffin, Michelle Dodd
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Some individuals, however, have the opposite problem—very low blood pressure (hypotension). It does not increase cardiovascular risk, but it can cause unpleasant symptoms. If you’re looking at how to raise blood pressure, the good news is there are practical ways to manage symptomatic hypotension. “If low blood pressure happens intermittently, we try lifestyle measures first.
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