Blood pressure is one of leading causes of cardiovascular disease. Learn more about maintaining your blood pressure in this medical video.
Take Action
- Consult a heart doctor
- Exercise
- Decrease sodium & alcohol in diet
- Eliminate tobacco use
About this Author
"Dr. Michael Grad earned his medical degree at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, where he also completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and earned Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Grad continued his training with a fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology at the Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas, where he served as Chief Interventional Cardiology Fellow. Dr. Grad is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Grad is fully trained in general and interventional cardiology, including cardiac catheterization, CT angiography, nuclear cardiology, and advanced training in peripheral artery interventions. Dr. Grad is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, and the Society of Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Grad is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Grad currently serves as the Chairman and Medical Director of the Cardiology Department at Round Rock Medical Center. "