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I Am 69 And Taking Blood Pressure Medication , But
Question: I am 69 and taking blood pressure medication, but my blood pressure is still high. I asked my GP for a higher dose and he said I should wear a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours. After a few hours I noticed the monitor giving an error message & returned to the clinic where a nurse downloaded the existing data and reset the monitor, increasing the parameters because my blood pressure was over 200. I have an appointment with my GP in a couple of hours to discuss the findings after the monitor is removed. I was planning to go to the gym beforehand to check the effect of 30 minutes cardio workout, however my monitor reading a short time ago was 200 over 103. Is it wise to go to the gym?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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I understand your concern and would explain that such a high blood pressure values of 200 over 103 mmHg are a real contraindication for participating in any physical activity.
This is because, blood pressure values may further deteriorate and lead to serious adverse effects.
When judging a maintenance anti-hypertensive therapy it is important to closely monitor BP values for a couple of days (several times daily).
In case they persist on higher levels, then it is necessary to potentiate the current therapy by adding other anti-hypertensive drugs.
Considering your actual BP values I recommend asking immediate medical assistance to the nearest ER service or your attending GP.
Fast acting medicines like Nifedipine 10 mg or Captopril 25 mg would be helpful to timely reduce your BP values while awaiting for the doctor consult.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on -Ask a Doctor- service!
I understand your concern and would explain that such a high blood pressure values of 200 over 103 mmHg are a real contraindication for participating in any physical activity.
This is because, blood pressure values may further deteriorate and lead to serious adverse effects.
When judging a maintenance anti-hypertensive therapy it is important to closely monitor BP values for a couple of days (several times daily).
In case they persist on higher levels, then it is necessary to potentiate the current therapy by adding other anti-hypertensive drugs.
Considering your actual BP values I recommend asking immediate medical assistance to the nearest ER service or your attending GP.
Fast acting medicines like Nifedipine 10 mg or Captopril 25 mg would be helpful to timely reduce your BP values while awaiting for the doctor consult.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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