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What Could Fluctuating BP Levels While Having Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Indicate?
Husband diagnosed with eschemic optic neuropathy. BP in GP s office w/ mercury monitor 142/86. Doc checked our at-home monitor against his readings. He recommended lifestyle changes w/out drugs (which he has made for 2 weeks). Husband takes BP at home everyday, remaining steady close to previous reading noted. Yesterday at new opthomologist office, scarey visit, his BP shot up to 168/85. They insisted he get on meds. Today he took his 1st Lisinopril 10 mg. We have wonderful internist who will be watching & controlling treatment. But we are wondering how long before he notices changes in BP w/ at home monitor? Also, since BP varies when at stressful speciality visit, what reading will determine when his BP is good? Thank you-
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Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hello,
* As per my clinical experience, the ischemic optic neuropathy indicates issue of long term uncontrol hypertension or associated diabetes underlying affecting micro vasculature of the retina.
* The blood pressure must be evaluated in specific conditions as:
- same physician with same BP instrument and same standard technique
- patient should be remaining in calm position of body and mind ( it is strongly recommended to let patient relax in waiting room for couple of minutes before check up )
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
* As per my clinical experience, the ischemic optic neuropathy indicates issue of long term uncontrol hypertension or associated diabetes underlying affecting micro vasculature of the retina.
* The blood pressure must be evaluated in specific conditions as:
- same physician with same BP instrument and same standard technique
- patient should be remaining in calm position of body and mind ( it is strongly recommended to let patient relax in waiting room for couple of minutes before check up )
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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