Dr. Fidel Rodrigo Ballesteros, DFM

22/05/2026

From evidence-based guidelines, it is the first line of treatment. And should be sustained on all levels of treatment, adjusted accordingly when contraindications arise.

🔑 The 2025 AHA/ACC/Multisociety High BP Guideline emphasizes the need for primary prevention, which plays an important role in managing early stages of .

Read the full guideline and explore the Guideline Hub for additional resources 👉 https://bit.ly/4d9ny1i

21/05/2026

What I've discussed over and over with countless patients, lalo na po sa mga matatanda.

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11/05/2026

A physician reveals how to win over health risk that kills Filipinos | Dr. Fidel Ballesteros

11/05/2026

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09/05/2026

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27/04/2026

Heat exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration are dangerous conditions that can affect your brain, heart & blood vessels, and kidneys. HUWAG MAGHINTAY NG UHAW BAGO UMINOM NG TUBIG. Drink a glass of water at least every 2-3 hrs and avoid prolonged exposure under direct heat esp. in the concrete jungle (search "urban heat island effect).

Dangerous heat indices are forecast to soar in 10 areas across the country, while Metro Manila is seen to reach 40°C to 41°C on Monday, April 27, according to the state weather bureau.

Check the full story in our comments.

26/04/2026

Most doctors, after mo kausapin, rerestahan ka ng gamot.

What if may mas important 'reseta' na hindi nabibigay sayo para magimprove ang health mo?

In this episode, I invited a medical doctor na isa rin palang sports science graduate and we discussed bakit despite the importance of fitness, most Filipinos still don't do it.

At kung ano ang pwedeng gawin if hindi afford ang ideal healthcare na deserve natin. Lastly, ano yung 'reseta' na tayo dapat mismo manghingi sa mga doktor natin?

8:30PM tonight sa Youtube ko.
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EDIT: Due to technical difficulties, will be moving the upload at a later time.

06/04/2026

Freindly reminder from the AHA esp. this summer season!

04/10/2025

09/25/25
Grateful to have visited my undergrad alma mater, UP College of Human Kinetics, to share insights systems-thinking for Healthy Weight. It was an honor to contribute to the education of future sports & fitness professionals, highlighting the role they can play alongside healthcare in addressing obesity and lifestyle-related diseases among Filipinos.

Here’s to building stronger collaborations for a healthier nation.

24/09/2025

Grateful for the chance to be a resource speaker of Unilab on Common Conditions in Primary Care for the OH doctors of Makati Development Corporation (MDC). Indeed, the biopsychosocial approach on patient care in all ages maximizes both treatment outcomes and overall quality of life.

Up next: UPD-CHK naman bukas for a discussion on Healthy Weight.