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What Does A High BP Along With No Potassium And Electrolytes Indicate?
My bp was 195/103 this morning. It ranges from that to153/102&that s the meds! & just had stop the one cuz it was making me a zombie,&wasn t under control with dat either. Went to Er one day & I had no potassium or electrolytes,there s more to the beginning but what o u think so far?
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As you mentioned, you have high BP and no compliance on medicines. Your BP is on higher side and it may cause brain hemorrhage also.
Below the age of 85 years, if you are on antihypertensive medicines then your BP should be below 140/90. ACEI is the first line drug like Ramipril or Enalapril in younger age group. The 2nd line is Ca channel blocker but 1st line in older group.
Diuretics may be added and combination of these three along with Beta-blockers to control the BP. Lifestyle modification is also helpful.
Weight loss, Regular exercise, Quitting smoking, Stopping alcohol consumption, Reducing intake of caffine, salt, fat, sugar and processed diet may be helpful.
Avoid meat and have more fruits and vegetables. Regular BP monitoring with medicine compliance is advised.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As you mentioned, you have high BP and no compliance on medicines. Your BP is on higher side and it may cause brain hemorrhage also.
Below the age of 85 years, if you are on antihypertensive medicines then your BP should be below 140/90. ACEI is the first line drug like Ramipril or Enalapril in younger age group. The 2nd line is Ca channel blocker but 1st line in older group.
Diuretics may be added and combination of these three along with Beta-blockers to control the BP. Lifestyle modification is also helpful.
Weight loss, Regular exercise, Quitting smoking, Stopping alcohol consumption, Reducing intake of caffine, salt, fat, sugar and processed diet may be helpful.
Avoid meat and have more fruits and vegetables. Regular BP monitoring with medicine compliance is advised.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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