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Suggest Treatment To Control Blood Pressure
after a one hour nap this evening my blood pressure was 155/79 (I took it three times and averaged it out). The 155 is high but the 79 is okay. I am on a Masters swim team and was going to go swimming; however changed my mind after I saw the 155. Why is the top number so high, but the bottom number is normal?
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
Hello..
This condition is called isolated systolic hypertension...
There are lot of causes for this condition..
I would like to know details like your age, history of smoking/ other drug abuse, diet etc
I advise you to get and ecg, 2d echo, renal function tests done..
It is best if you can approach a doctor for getting a
Thorough clinical examination and above said investigations done..
Hope my answer helps you..if you have anymore queries I would be happy to help you..
Good day..
This condition is called isolated systolic hypertension...
There are lot of causes for this condition..
I would like to know details like your age, history of smoking/ other drug abuse, diet etc
I advise you to get and ecg, 2d echo, renal function tests done..
It is best if you can approach a doctor for getting a
Thorough clinical examination and above said investigations done..
Hope my answer helps you..if you have anymore queries I would be happy to help you..
Good day..
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