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Dr. Robert Fietsam Jr., MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Robert Fietsam is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Kissimmee, FL. Dr. Fietsam specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Fietsam typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Dr. Robert Fietsam, MD
- Kissimmee, FL
- University of Michigan
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What are the lifestyle changes I can make to lower my blood pressure, and when is medication necessary?
Your weight can be an issue. Please check your BMI (body mass index), for a goal of 18.5 to 25. There are several apps that will calculate that for you. Mild to moderate exercise READ MORE
Your weight can be an issue. Please check your BMI (body mass index), for a goal of 18.5 to 25. There are several apps that will calculate that for you. Mild to moderate exercise can help significantly, even 20 to 30 minutes 3 times a week. The goal is get your heart rate to 80% of max, which is 220 minus your age (years) times 0.8. Getting good sleep can be important, usually 7 to 8 hours for most people. Reducing stress can help, learn self calming skills like deep breathing.
