High blood pressure and high cholesterol are the most common conditions that can lead to cardiovascular disease if ignored.
The good news is thatboth conditionsare treatable with lifestyle modifications and/or medication.
Some blood pressure-lowering medications may improve your lipid profile whereas some drugs may actually make it worse.
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Your healthcare provider will go for the appropriate blood pressure medication for you.
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