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flytrap

A study by the federal government has shown that seniors with lower blood pressure have fewer heart attacks than those with higher blood pressure. The results "were so dramatic they ended the study a year early". Jesus, I wonder how many millions they squandered on that study?

George K

Another classic Flytrap post. Had you actually read about the study and what it found you might understand why it is useful, and will change standard guidelines.

ricinus

Yup, my Doc is insisting I get down to 120..

Mike

flytrap

George K wrote: »

Another classic Flytrap post. Had you actually read about the study and what it found you might understand why it is useful, and will change standard guidelines.

Oh, but I did read it Georgie. It's a stunning rehash of facts that have been known for years. It reminded me of a study by the U. of Wisconsin some years back, trying to determine how much the methane in cow flatulence affected greenhouse gases and global warming. Wasting OUR tax dollars.

fishingcomic

Let's hear it for Flytrap the medical researcher.

flytrap

Medical researcher? No, money waste researcher. How obvious does it need to be that higher blood pressure leads to more health problems. How many DECADES has that been known? Unless its more of the liberal agenda to pour money down the drain.

flytrap

I do have to admit its fun watching you folks get so worked up about this.

fishingcomic

That pesky liberal agenda. I tell you what why don't we compare money spent on medical research that actually saves lives to all the billions that Haliburton simply lost?

George K

flytrap wrote: »

Oh, but I did read it Georgie. It's a stunning rehash of facts that have been known for years. It reminded me of a study by the U. of Wisconsin some years back, trying to determine how much the methane in cow flatulence affected greenhouse gases and global warming. Wasting OUR tax dollars.

Then you missed the part about how the guideline currently is 150 systolic and as a result of this study probably will be changed to 120.

flytrap

Hell, my doc **** bricks at 150 years ago, put me on meds for it at 130! That's why I call it a pointless study and waste of money.

ricinus

If your BP was 200+ the goal was to get it to 150. Now they will treat it aggressively to get it to 120. That is why the study was important..

Mike

fishingcomic

flytrap wrote: »

Hell, my doc **** bricks at 150 years ago, put me on meds for it at 130! That's why I call it a pointless study and waste of money.

What you are missing here is that your doctor did not set the guidelines.

flytrap

Guess he was just ahead of his time. An old country GP at that.

Hextall

I would give my child's eyes to switch your medication with tic tacs.

flytrap

So would I, but your kid can keep his/her eyes, I already have two. I'm a gentle soul at heart...hey! Where the Hell is my 9mm???

flytrap

I joined a support group for anti-socials but nobody comes to the meetings. My support group for procrastinators keeps delaying that meeting.

creekguy

flytrap wrote: »

I do have to admit its fun watching you folks get so worked up about this.

Worked up? You really think that?

Hextall

creekguy wrote: »

Worked up? You really think that?

Forget it. He's rolling.

flytrap

Thanks for reminding me Hex, got an appointment to go to.