Question 1

my dad has high blood pressure 154/94. he is 56 years old. he is on the skinny side, with high body fat. how is this possible and what to do?

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: Much of high blood pressure is labeled "idiopathic" meaning they haven't been able to find a cause after an evaluation. It still requires and will respond to treatment with a variety of medications. Get him evaluated and treated or he will develop the long-term complications of this killer.

Question 2

blood sugar 165 blood pressure 154/85 pulse 101 is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Unhealthy: These labs and vitals represent the opposite of good health.

Question 3

is low heart rate of 60 and high blood pressure 154/92 bad for surgery?

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Yes it may be: It depends on the surgery.There is incresed chance of blood loss during and after the surgery
it is advisable to lower systolic to less than 140, if it is elective surgery.
Emergency surgery can be done with elevated blood pressure as anesthetist can monitor the blood pressure and keep it under control during surgery and post op BP can be monitored by internist or family physician.

Question 4

blood pressure of 154/84 is normal range?

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No: Normal BP is 120/80
reduce salt intake, lose weight & walk regularly. Consult your doctor as well.
Good luck.

Question 5

how to reduce my blood pressure? pressure ranges from 172/92 to 154/84

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For : For one you need to be on blood pressure medication if you are not on it already. If you are on medication then you need to follow up with your doctor for a change in your regimen. Other ways to help lower blood pressure is to reduce your salt/sodium intake, exercise regularly and decrease your stress levels.
Please see your primary care provider right away.
Best of luck.

Question 6

what can i do if my son's blood pressure was giving a readout of 154/90, is that dangerous?

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Yes: Over time yes it can lead to problems.See the doctor to determine cause and possible therapy.The normal heart is strained by pumping against this pressure over time.

Question 7

is vision connected to blood pressure -- i.e. if i lower my blood pressure, might my vision improve ?

Accepted Answer

Not usually, unless: Your vision is only affected by extremely high blood pressure, when the effects of high BP affect the retinal vasculature ;/or optic nerve (malignant hypertension). Furthermore retinal blood vessels can be blocked causing loss of vision. Too low of BP usually causes people to feel faint ; pass out. Too low of BP has been thought to contribute to worsening of optic nerve blood flow. Goal bp: 115/70.

Question 8

which blood pressure meds cause e.d.?

Accepted Answer

BP meds & ED: First of all, high bp, especially high systolic bp, is not good for your erectile function. If you are older, this is especially so. Diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide and spironolatone as well as beta-blockers such as atenolol can cause erection problems. There are some BP meds that may help you with erectile function, including arbs such as losartan and Alpha blockers such as doxazosin.

Question 9

blood pressure is 205/111. should i go to e.r.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you checked this pressure twice, once on each arm and this is the reading, then go to er asap. 110 diastolic at your age is hypertensive urgency/emergency. You could develop a stroke or heart attack.

Question 10

what blood pressure med is least likely to cause e.d.?

Accepted Answer

Depends on you: An erection relies on blood flow and pressure, thus all blood pressure medications can in theory cause ed.However, the beta blocker family has been the most notorious for causing these issues, but it is also one of the classes of pressure medications which contributes to the health of the heart.  Even within the class, there are variations. Talk to your physician about your concerns to try options.

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My dad has high blood pressure 154/94. he is 56 years old. he is on the skinny side, with high body fat. how is this possible and what to do?

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Blood sugar 165 blood pressure 154/85 pulse 101 is this ok?

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Is low heart rate of 60 and high blood pressure 154/92 bad for surgery?

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Blood pressure of 154/84 is normal range?

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How to reduce my blood pressure? pressure ranges from 172/92 to 154/84

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What can i do if my son's blood pressure was giving a readout of 154/90, is that dangerous?

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Is vision connected to blood pressure -- i.e. if i lower my blood pressure, might my vision improve ?

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Which blood pressure meds cause e.d.?

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Blood pressure is 205/111. should i go to e.r.?

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What blood pressure med is least likely to cause e.d.?

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