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What Causes An Increase In The Blood Pressure?
My BP varies between 120/60 to 150/70 - there is a huge gap of over 60 mm between the diastolic and systolic levels - is that a cause for concern? is there any treatment available or recommended for that? PS - (I am a case of bicuspid valve aerotic as I am told) Rajender
Wed, 31 Jul 2019
Hi,
The problem with the bicuspid aortic valve is generally there is thickening of the valve (stenosis) or leaking (Regurgitation).
If there is a very large difference between systolic and diastolic BP (upper and lower BP) it generally denotes leaking valve.
So I suggest you get Echo done every 6 months.
It is very important for a patient with a bicuspid valve.
Further management will depend on the report of the echo.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist
The problem with the bicuspid aortic valve is generally there is thickening of the valve (stenosis) or leaking (Regurgitation).
If there is a very large difference between systolic and diastolic BP (upper and lower BP) it generally denotes leaking valve.
So I suggest you get Echo done every 6 months.
It is very important for a patient with a bicuspid valve.
Further management will depend on the report of the echo.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist
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