Headache not a reliable indicator of blood pressure, cardiologist warns
Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer says headaches should not be used to monitor blood pressure and highlights heart-healthy dietary tips in awareness posts.
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AICardiologist and professor of arterial catheterization Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer has stated that headaches are not a reliable way to measure blood pressure.
In a series of awareness posts on X, Al-Nemer advised against monitoring blood pressure based on the presence or absence of headaches, noting that headaches do not indicate blood pressure levels.
He added that a heart-healthy diet includes eating more plant-based foods and fiber, while reducing sugar, salt, and saturated fats.
Al-Nemer also explained that patients with stable stents who do not suffer from ischemia are not prohibited from bathing in cold water. However, those with severe untreated coronary artery narrowing or certain types of heart rhythm disorders should avoid sudden immersion in very cold water, as it may cause a rapid rise in blood pressure and heart rate.