Can Valsartan Be Taken For High Blood Pressure?

Posted on Fri, 19 May 2017

Question: My systolic blood pressure (160-200) is very high and my diastolic Is blood pressure is low (50-65 mostly in the 50's). My doctor has just has just put me on Varsartan 160mg. Is this a good medication for my problem?

Answered by Dr. Sagar Makode (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes valsartan is a good one

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

We focus on systolic blood pressure and diastolic is not important here. So don't worry about diastolic BP.

Has he undergone 2D-echocardiography? if not, he should get it done once.

Valsartan is effective and should be started on this and please also monitor BP three times a day for a week at least and make a chart. Also have low salt, regular exercises, healthy lifestyle.

Hope this helps you and feel free to get back if you have any questions.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Sagar Makode (29 minutes later)

He has done a regular echocardiography which showed minimal stiffness in the heart due to high blood pressure. I have been seeing my doctor for several years because I have a moderate amount of plaque in my right carotid artery in my neck. However, it was my primary care doctor that became concerned about my
high blood pressure.

Answered by Dr. Sagar Makode (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It's good to have a normal echo

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,

Yes, blood pressure should be kept under control and should be less than 140/90 mmHg. It's good that your blood pressure has not yet decreased the heart function.

Thickening and stiffness of heart is due to hypertension and not worrisome.

Let me know if I can assist you further
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee