Is High BP A Risk Factor For Heart Attack?
Question: Hi i have high BP problem.. Is high BP tends to heart attack?
Brief Answer:
YES - of course
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Yes – High BP is a risk factor for heart attack
if controlled well, length and quality of life is near normal
You are young and therefor you should be investigated extensively for secondary or curable causes for pressure.
You need ECG /ECHOcardiograpy / Lab tests – Lipids, electrolytes, Kidney function etc. Probably, they could be normal… yet serve as baseline for future reference
Consult a Nephrologist (Kidney specialist) or Cardiologist (Heart specialist) / get yourselves examined and investigated
Good luck
God bless you
YES - of course
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Yes – High BP is a risk factor for heart attack
if controlled well, length and quality of life is near normal
You are young and therefor you should be investigated extensively for secondary or curable causes for pressure.
You need ECG /ECHOcardiograpy / Lab tests – Lipids, electrolytes, Kidney function etc. Probably, they could be normal… yet serve as baseline for future reference
Consult a Nephrologist (Kidney specialist) or Cardiologist (Heart specialist) / get yourselves examined and investigated
Good luck
God bless you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Hi Sir,
Thanks for reply..
I have undergone all tests and all are normal.
I consult my family doc regarding the same.The medicine he gave to me is very strong. After taking his prescribed medicine my body become lazy. I feel tired after walking few steps, so i stopped taking any medicine for High BP. Attached is the my weekly measurement report.
Please suggest.
Thanks for reply..
I have undergone all tests and all are normal.
I consult my family doc regarding the same.The medicine he gave to me is very strong. After taking his prescribed medicine my body become lazy. I feel tired after walking few steps, so i stopped taking any medicine for High BP. Attached is the my weekly measurement report.
Please suggest.
Brief Answer:
Changing the drug and/or dose will solve the problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The range for the upper figure (Systolic) is 90 to 140 mm Hg.
The range for the lower figure (Diastolic) is 60 to 90 mm Hg.
The aim is to prevent long term complications.
You should aim for 130/80
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There are many CLASSES of drugs – Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)/ Beta- Blocker / Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor / Diuretic / Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) / Direct Renin Inhibitor etc.
There are several drugs in each class.
Each drug has a dose range.
Many need more than one drug / different permutation / combination
There is a wide choice indeed – to suit different situations.
There is no single drug for all patients. Each patient is unique and has different needs.
Usually the treating doctor chooses a drug depending on associated conditions, contraindications and so on – as an example: if the heart rate is high, if there is ischemia- a beta blocker is the choice. / If there is heart failure, ACEI (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (Ace) Inhibitor) or ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) / In asthma – CCB / and so on, so forth. There are other factors like local availability, affordability, compliance and so on.
Generally, ACEI or ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) is the usual choice.
If the pressure is not controlled, step up the dose.
If still high, add a second drug.
If poor still, add a third drug
Keep following up with doctor – preferably Internist (MD or DNB - General Medicine).
In case of complication or problem, have second opinion – from Cardiologist or Nephrologist (DM or DNB)
Regards
Changing the drug and/or dose will solve the problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The range for the upper figure (Systolic) is 90 to 140 mm Hg.
The range for the lower figure (Diastolic) is 60 to 90 mm Hg.
The aim is to prevent long term complications.
You should aim for 130/80
__________________________________________________
There are many CLASSES of drugs – Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)/ Beta- Blocker / Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor / Diuretic / Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) / Direct Renin Inhibitor etc.
There are several drugs in each class.
Each drug has a dose range.
Many need more than one drug / different permutation / combination
There is a wide choice indeed – to suit different situations.
There is no single drug for all patients. Each patient is unique and has different needs.
Usually the treating doctor chooses a drug depending on associated conditions, contraindications and so on – as an example: if the heart rate is high, if there is ischemia- a beta blocker is the choice. / If there is heart failure, ACEI (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (Ace) Inhibitor) or ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) / In asthma – CCB / and so on, so forth. There are other factors like local availability, affordability, compliance and so on.
Generally, ACEI or ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) is the usual choice.
If the pressure is not controlled, step up the dose.
If still high, add a second drug.
If poor still, add a third drug
Keep following up with doctor – preferably Internist (MD or DNB - General Medicine).
In case of complication or problem, have second opinion – from Cardiologist or Nephrologist (DM or DNB)
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks for reply sir,
I will check with Internist.
One query i need to know the status of my heart.
What are the basic tests for heart.
I will check with Internist.
One query i need to know the status of my heart.
What are the basic tests for heart.
Brief Answer:
ECG & ECHO
Detailed Answer:
ECG / at times treadmill exercise ECG
Echocardiogram / at times Stress ECHO
Some others like Ambulatory monitoring (Holter) / Stress imaging / Catheterisation etc may be done depending on the results of above tests and the total clinical picture
ECG & ECHO
Detailed Answer:
ECG / at times treadmill exercise ECG
Echocardiogram / at times Stress ECHO
Some others like Ambulatory monitoring (Holter) / Stress imaging / Catheterisation etc may be done depending on the results of above tests and the total clinical picture
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks sir
Brief Answer:
Keep following up with your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Good luck
God bless you
Keep following up with your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Good luck
God bless you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad