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Question: Hi. My husband just had his BP taken. Its 170/80. He's 68 years old, 6 ft 3ins tall, and around 100kgs.
Brief Answer:
Does he have history of hypertension?
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to address your query.
I am glad that your husband has a healthy BMI(body mass index).Normal range of blood pressure is 120 to 140 (systolic-upper value) & 80 to 90(diastolic-lower value).Above these limits individuals are said to have high pressures.Your husband is having a higher systolic value(170) which has to be treated.
I would like to know some information to help you better.
Is he a known hypertensive?
Does he drink, smoke?
Is he taking any medication?
What is his nature of job?
Is there a history of hypertension in his family?
Awaiting for your reply.
Does he have history of hypertension?
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to address your query.
I am glad that your husband has a healthy BMI(body mass index).Normal range of blood pressure is 120 to 140 (systolic-upper value) & 80 to 90(diastolic-lower value).Above these limits individuals are said to have high pressures.Your husband is having a higher systolic value(170) which has to be treated.
I would like to know some information to help you better.
Is he a known hypertensive?
Does he drink, smoke?
Is he taking any medication?
What is his nature of job?
Is there a history of hypertension in his family?
Awaiting for your reply.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
In answer to your queries
His BP was about the same the last time he was tested about 18months ago(last Drs visit) .
He does not drink or smoke.
Does not take any medications.
He is retired but helps on the farm, light to moderate physical work.
I am not aware of his family having hypertension problems.
He seldom complains of headaches. Maybe once or twice a year.
Hoping this helps.
XXXX
His BP was about the same the last time he was tested about 18months ago(last Drs visit) .
He does not drink or smoke.
Does not take any medications.
He is retired but helps on the farm, light to moderate physical work.
I am not aware of his family having hypertension problems.
He seldom complains of headaches. Maybe once or twice a year.
Hoping this helps.
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Lifestyle modification+Anti-hypertensive therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for writing back.
Glad to know that your husband has a healthy lifestyle. I would advise you to do renal function tests (blood urea and serum creatinine). Start on anti-hypertensive medication, and monitor his blood pressure after one week.
Also advice to do yoga, meditation and brisk walking for half an hour/day which shall reduce his blood pressures. Minimize intake of salt (not more than 2.5g/day).
Hope these few tips shall help him keep his blood pressures at bay.
All the best.
Lifestyle modification+Anti-hypertensive therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for writing back.
Glad to know that your husband has a healthy lifestyle. I would advise you to do renal function tests (blood urea and serum creatinine). Start on anti-hypertensive medication, and monitor his blood pressure after one week.
Also advice to do yoga, meditation and brisk walking for half an hour/day which shall reduce his blood pressures. Minimize intake of salt (not more than 2.5g/day).
Hope these few tips shall help him keep his blood pressures at bay.
All the best.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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