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Blood pressure vs cholesterol

  • 03-12-2014 10:28pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    I went to the doctor a few months ago and they checked my blood pressure. It was quite high, and despite me saying that I have anxiety problems (white coat syndrome) and to leave me alone while I do another check on the machine, they insisted they should do a blood check. So they took a sample and I went back today only for them to tell me that my bloodwork was clear and my cholesterol is perfect...but they want me to check my blood pressure once a week at home
    What I'm wondering is; isn't it cholesterol that causes high blood pressure? :confused:


Comments

  • #2
    Tree
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,726 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tree


    Remember, no medical advice can be given here. If you are concerned about test results, speak to your GP

    Cholesterol isn't the cause of blood pressure but a build up of cholesterol can coat blood vessel walls. Both high blood pressure and cholesterol are risk factors in heart dissease and can each be a cause for concern.
    Your blood vessels have muscles in their walls that can squeeze the vessles to increase pressure. These are regulated by various hormones.


  • #3
    Shirley R
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Shirley R


    I'm not sure to be honest


  • #4
    Calibos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,810 ✭✭✭Calibos


    Shirley R wrote: »
    I'm not sure to be honest

    You registered on boards for that reply??


  • #5
    hairybelly
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭hairybelly


    Simply put OP: No, high blood pressure can be caused by many things.


  • #6
    Banaba
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭Banaba


    There are many determinants of high BP, stress diet lack of exercise cholesterol age gender family history etc so you should look into all to reduce BP


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