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Suggest Treatment For High BP
i know its not good for any bp to be high. but i was told by an rn when both systolic and diastolic are high, and close...like say 142/126 that that was a good indicator of...stroke or heart disease? i cannot remember what it meant when they are close...obviously you wouldnt want diastolic reading that high. any answers?
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
Hi welcome to the health care magic
Your diastolic blood pressure is very high
In your case repeat blood pressure measurement in relax position for three times with at least six hour interval
If still same reading investigation done in following ways...
-Serum cholesterol
-EKG
-Tread mill test
-Echocardiography
-BMI calculation
These work up done for rule out cardiac risk and if any cardiac condition present
According to cause further specific treatment given
For high blood pressure according to age and examination suitable drug started immediately
Consult physician or cardiologist for examination
Take care
Your diastolic blood pressure is very high
In your case repeat blood pressure measurement in relax position for three times with at least six hour interval
If still same reading investigation done in following ways...
-Serum cholesterol
-EKG
-Tread mill test
-Echocardiography
-BMI calculation
These work up done for rule out cardiac risk and if any cardiac condition present
According to cause further specific treatment given
For high blood pressure according to age and examination suitable drug started immediately
Consult physician or cardiologist for examination
Take care
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