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How Long Is It Safe To Leave High BP Unattended?

How long can I go with a bp of 150 to 160 over 100 to 105 with nothing bad happening. I'm a33 yr old female. I'm 5 4n wt is 108. High bp started 8 years ago n on med but ran out a week ago. Last time I ran out it went up to 212 over 113 at er but all tests ok. Dad had major heart attack around age 54. They called it the widow maker.grandparents also had heart issues.
Fri, 17 Feb 2017
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Hi Ma'am

With all due respect, its madness to leave a high BP unattended especially in your case in which there is a strong FAMILY HISTORY of CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. You are quite young and i dont want you to suffer from any kind of cardiac ailment.
I would strongly recommend you to start your meds back again as well as implement life stlye changes also which include, Daily brisk morning walks for 45mins a day 5 days a week, low salt diet, STOP SMOKING if u do, avoid junk food, fibre rich diet.
Your target BP will be less than 140/90mmHg

Good Luck
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How Long Is It Safe To Leave High BP Unattended?

Hi Ma am With all due respect, its madness to leave a high BP unattended especially in your case in which there is a strong FAMILY HISTORY of CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. You are quite young and i dont want you to suffer from any kind of cardiac ailment. I would strongly recommend you to start your meds back again as well as implement life stlye changes also which include, Daily brisk morning walks for 45mins a day 5 days a week, low salt diet, STOP SMOKING if u do, avoid junk food, fibre rich diet. Your target BP will be less than 140/90mmHg Good Luck