Dear Nurse Annie,
I just saw a new doctor. He wants
to send me for testing of third stage heart disease, because my blood pressure
has been high most of the year.
He told me to stop Caffeine and
Salt.
He wants me to keep a Blood
pressure log.
Is an Echo painful? I am scheduled
for one?
I’m scared. What do I do?
Scared Solomon
Dear Solomon,
You have good reason to be scared.
When do you go back to see your
doctor?
It is a good idea to reduce salt
and caffeine.
Let me know what your blood
pressures are when you write again.
An Echo is not painful.
What do you do?
Relax. Take a walk every day.
Have a little fun with your family
and hobbies.
Let me know how you do.
Nurse Annie.
