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Is Blood Pressure Of 139 Over 104 A Matter Of Concern?
My blood pressure currently 139 over 104. I just had a severe panic attack late Thursday night. I am jittery and weak. Do I need to go to ER for this blood pressure? I am 53, 5'3" 175 lbs. Have a history of panic attacks but this latest was the worst I've ever had.
Thu, 29 Dec 2016
Hi
jnc criteria of hypertension
Normal Prehypertension 120-139 Or 80-89
Stage 1 hypertension 140-159 Or 90-99
Stage 2 hypertension ≥160 Or ≥100
so you are in stage 2 diastolic and stage 1 systolic hypertension.
though you need not to go to ed
but start some antihypertensive medications
anti hypertensive medications should be started as early as possible meet you cardiologist to start with beta blockers and calcium channel blockers initially.
monitor bp every third day so doses can be increased or decreased in accordance to it .
thank you.
panic attacks also add as a additive in increasing your blood pressure
severe life style modiofication should be followed
avoid fatty foods
no over oily spicy food
exercise daily for 45 minutes
jnc criteria of hypertension
Normal Prehypertension 120-139 Or 80-89
Stage 1 hypertension 140-159 Or 90-99
Stage 2 hypertension ≥160 Or ≥100
so you are in stage 2 diastolic and stage 1 systolic hypertension.
though you need not to go to ed
but start some antihypertensive medications
anti hypertensive medications should be started as early as possible meet you cardiologist to start with beta blockers and calcium channel blockers initially.
monitor bp every third day so doses can be increased or decreased in accordance to it .
thank you.
panic attacks also add as a additive in increasing your blood pressure
severe life style modiofication should be followed
avoid fatty foods
no over oily spicy food
exercise daily for 45 minutes
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