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What Causes High Blood Pressure Along With Heart Rate Of 117 Bpm?

I am a 49 year old female, 5 2 165lbs ( yes, a bit over weight), I do not take any prescribed meds as of yet. My blood pressure has been high at times 153/99 . I can t get in to see my family dr until March. I am dealing with a cold at the moment but that isn t my immediate concern. My resting heart rate right now is 117bpm. Should I be worried or concerned? I have had some over the counter cold and flu meds tonight just for added info
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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Hello dear,
Welcome to the HCM.
At this age the causes of high B.P could be atherosclerosis (stiffness of vessles),increased weight ,and it can be because of strong positive family history or idiopathic (no known cause).Increased heart rate can be because of anxiety or stress and thyroid problem (increased thyroid hormones).
I would suggest you to get lipid profile, blood sugar level ,thyroid profile and ECG done first and discuss with your physician.
For high B.P first you should try to modify your life style.like .
1 . Decrease your weight
2.Do exercise daily for at least 45 minutes .Brisk walking would be fine exercise for you.
3.Use low sodium salt.
4.Avoid oily and fried things.
5.Avoid stress.Also starting yoga would help you out with coping up stress.
After following some above mentioned tips ;you keep checking your B.P and if still it comes high then you may need some anti hypertensive medicines after discussing with your physician.
Regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
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What Causes High Blood Pressure Along With Heart Rate Of 117 Bpm?

Hello dear, Welcome to the HCM. At this age the causes of high B.P could be atherosclerosis (stiffness of vessles),increased weight ,and it can be because of strong positive family history or idiopathic (no known cause).Increased heart rate can be because of anxiety or stress and thyroid problem (increased thyroid hormones). I would suggest you to get lipid profile, blood sugar level ,thyroid profile and ECG done first and discuss with your physician. For high B.P first you should try to modify your life style.like . 1 . Decrease your weight 2.Do exercise daily for at least 45 minutes .Brisk walking would be fine exercise for you. 3.Use low sodium salt. 4.Avoid oily and fried things. 5.Avoid stress.Also starting yoga would help you out with coping up stress. After following some above mentioned tips ;you keep checking your B.P and if still it comes high then you may need some anti hypertensive medicines after discussing with your physician. Regards, Dr.Maheshwari