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What Are Risks Of Having BP Of 140/78 And Heart Rate Of 92?
My husband has HTN and has tried several meds that have either not worked or had side effects that were not acceptable to him. He is currently not taking any meds and he has been able to keep his BP around 140/78. Still too high, but better than the 170's systolic he had before. This week his BP has been shotting up to the 170's due to stress at work. Last night he was SOB due to a resting HR in bed of 98 (normally he is in the 60s or 70s). His BP was 140/78. This morning his resting HR upon waking was 92 and he still fells anxious and appears SOB. I cannot convince him to go to the doc. Is he in any danger that I can relay to him to convince him to go?
Wed, 2 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, he should visit the doctor and should get medicines prescribed. Currently, his blood pressure (BP) is on the borderline, but he will eventually need medicines.
He should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor BP regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week.
If BP is persistently more than 140/90 mm Hg, then he should be on medicines for it. He should go for regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according one's capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week.
He should avoid meat but must have lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, he should visit the doctor and should get medicines prescribed. Currently, his blood pressure (BP) is on the borderline, but he will eventually need medicines.
He should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor BP regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week.
If BP is persistently more than 140/90 mm Hg, then he should be on medicines for it. He should go for regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according one's capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week.
He should avoid meat but must have lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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