Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Uncontrollable BP Readings?
I have been struggling with my blood pressure lately.I am just shy of 60 yr old female,previous history of arterial bypass(subclavian).I take 200mg of metropol daily and by pressure continues to read 188/55 or 182/62.should I be worried about the hugh span in the readings?
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
Hello,
You must get evaluated. Your blood pressure is definitely on the higher side. Are you taking any other medications apart from Metoprolol? Another thing I want to suggest you get your renal arterial doppler done? As you have a history of atherosclerosis, then there is a high chance that your other blood vessels also being atherosclerosis. If there is atherosclerosis in renal arteries, it can also result in uncontrolled hypertension.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Puneet Mahajan
You must get evaluated. Your blood pressure is definitely on the higher side. Are you taking any other medications apart from Metoprolol? Another thing I want to suggest you get your renal arterial doppler done? As you have a history of atherosclerosis, then there is a high chance that your other blood vessels also being atherosclerosis. If there is atherosclerosis in renal arteries, it can also result in uncontrolled hypertension.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Puneet Mahajan
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Artery
Loading Online Doctors....