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Is Slightly Elevated BP Of 142/83 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2015
Question: Hi, i m 41yrs old, 175cm height, BP 142/83,
i m on high blood medication.
my BP 142/83 consider stable or not?
Thanks a lot
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Your BP is slightly elevated and it shouldn't be considered stable...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Your BP is slightly elevated and it shouldn't be considered stable ( it should be lowered below 140 mmHg).

If you were my patient I would recommend to:
- reduce sodium intake
- reduce alcohol consumption
- increase physical activity

If these measures aren't good enough to lower the BP you should discuss with your doctor to increase the dose of Cozaar.

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (15 hours later)
Thank you DrShehu!
A hypertension patient should take care of the upper (142) or the lower reading (83)?
Thank you
doctor
Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Following advice.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

A hypertensive patient should take care of the upper value 142 mmhg.

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (49 minutes later)
Thank you , Doctor, it's make me more clear
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
You are most welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
If you are satisfied with my answer please close it and rate to maximum.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Slightly Elevated BP Of 142/83 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Your BP is slightly elevated and it shouldn't be considered stable... Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! I read your query and understood your concerns. Your BP is slightly elevated and it shouldn't be considered stable ( it should be lowered below 140 mmHg). If you were my patient I would recommend to: - reduce sodium intake - reduce alcohol consumption - increase physical activity If these measures aren't good enough to lower the BP you should discuss with your doctor to increase the dose of Cozaar. Hope this was of help! Wish you health! Dr. Shehu