A 47-year-old member asked:
what is meaning of 20 pt rise in bp from 110 to 130?
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Dr. Malinda Linnanswered
Family Medicine 14 years experience
Multiple: If your BP is normally in the 110 range and you suddenly have a rise to a higher range, you should seek care to rule out damage to your heart or kidneys. Of course, over time BP ranges can increase gradually and this also be a sign of hypertension beginning in your life. Consider your family's medical history and your own personal physical conditioning.
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A 91-year-old member asked:
My BP went very high because I went by ambulance to er. Should they have given me something first?
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Dr. Helle Lukkanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Not necessarily: Stressful situations will often elevate blood pressures. If you are not having symptoms related to blood pressure elevation- such as headaches, cardiac pain or stroke symptoms : sometimes lowering the blood pressure can actually worsen the situation.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What's the safest and most effective drug for lowering diastolic bp?
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Dr. Pedro Hernandezanswered
Geriatrics 40 years experience
Difficult: Most HTN pts require at least 3 different drugs to control hypertension. The guidelines recommend to start with low dose diuretics but it is ok to use calcium channel blockers like amlodipine or beta blockers like metoprolol.( especially if they have coronary disease or atrial fibrillation). Acei's like Lisinopril are also good for CHF and in diabetics. Arbs:diovan or losartan have good profile.
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India
A 60-year-old male asked:
L have purchased infi digital BP monitoring system.What is the accuracy level compare to mercury monitoring system?
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Dr. Budi Bahureksaanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Good: They are very accurate -- just make sure you change the batteries every so often --.
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Dr. Budi Bahureksa commented
Cardiology 31 years experience
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you're so welcome!!
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A 42-year-old member asked:
I need help relaxing, it's becoming a huge problem for my bp. How to relax?
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Dr. Roshni Patelanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Relax therapy: Exercise is the most natural way to improve mood and decrease tension. 30 min of nonstop cardiovascular movement is what the american heart assoc defines as exercise. For ex. Brisk walk, jog, run, swim. The vigor of activity should be enough to make you feel like you are working hard. Deep breathing may also help. 3 deep breaths in a row, each held for 5 seconds, and released.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Is 102/69 BP normal?
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Dr. Marc Hirschanswered
Family Medicine 52 years experience
It can be.: Lower than average (120/80) blood pressures can be normal. If you are not lightheaded or dehydrated, 102/69 is perfectly acceptable. Especially if your heart rate is less than 90. Make sure you're drinking several glasses of water or more a day and you're urinating regularly. If you have further doubts, see a doctor and have them check you out.
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