
Eric Martin, M.D.
Cardiologist Eric Martin, MD encourages you to keep your heart beating strong by following these healthy heart tips!
• Improve your blood pressure: Have your blood pressure checked frequently by your doctor and keep a record so you can identify and track changes.
• Live Smoke Free: Smoking narrows your blood vessels which can increase your blood pressure.
• Maintain a Healthy Weight: Being overweight makes your heart work harder causing high blood pressure.
• Eat less sodium: Eat less than 2300 milligrams of sodium a day.
• Be more active: Exercise can help lower your blood pressure and your weight. Aim for 20-30 minutes of moderate exercise each day.
• Manage the stress in your life: You will always have some stress, but learn to control it.
• Learn to relax: When you relax, your blood vessels relax too.
• Take blood pressure medicine: If your doctor prescribes it, take it!
• Know your numbers and understand your results: Don’t let your numbers be a mystery. Know them and track them to keep up with your progress and so you can watch for any changes.
Total cholesterol
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LDL (Bad) cholesterol Best: less than 100 Near best: 100-129 Borderline high: 130-159 High: 160-189 Very high: 190 or higher |
HDL (Good) cholesterol |
Triglycerides Normal: less than 150 Borderline high: 150-199 High: 200-499 Very high: 500 or higher |