Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that the actual blood pressure values that you refer are above the normal limits.
In such a case, I would recommend to consult with the GP for a careful physical examination and a routine check up (chest x ray, resting ECG, blood lab tests such as :
complete blood count, fasting glucose, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, thyroid hormone levels, blood
lipid profile, etc.) to exclude other causes of
high blood pressure.
It is important to make some modifications to her lifestyle:
- diet modifications (reduce salt intake and caffeine)
- physical exercise (
aerobics, walking)
- lose weight if she is
overweight.
If these modifications are not effective in reducing blood pressure, I recommend discussing with her attending physician the possibility of starting an antihypertensive therapy such as enam (and find the proper dosage with slow tapering).
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri