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Question: I haven't had a bp like this one..163/80....it's been 139/80...but not like this. I have arrythmyia...the pvc kind and I take flacanide twice daily. Do you think I have cause to worry?
Brief Answer:
BP over 150/ 90 is high for your age
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX ,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Latest research on blood pressure in the elderly, above 60 years of age, by the XXXXXXX Medical Association states that medications are to be taken only if the blood pressure is more than 150/ 90 mm Hg in your age group.
To know the blood pressure of an individual, it must be recorded at least 30 minutes after rest and on 3 subsequent days at the same time. If the blood pressure is persistently high only then the person is classified as hypertensive.
Coming to your blood pressure recording of 163/ 80 mm Hg, I guess it must have been recorded using an electronic machine. These machines can give an error of about 5% which means you might be having a normal blood pressure.
I suggest you get your blood pressure recorded on 3 subsequent days after at least 30 minutes of rest by a paremedic and then consult your doctor if it is persistently above 150/ 90 mm Hg.
During chronic oral therapy, flecainide has minimal effects on blood pressure. This has been confirmed by review of medical literature dated 2010. However taking flecainide requires you to follow up with your doctor regularly.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
BP over 150/ 90 is high for your age
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX ,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Latest research on blood pressure in the elderly, above 60 years of age, by the XXXXXXX Medical Association states that medications are to be taken only if the blood pressure is more than 150/ 90 mm Hg in your age group.
To know the blood pressure of an individual, it must be recorded at least 30 minutes after rest and on 3 subsequent days at the same time. If the blood pressure is persistently high only then the person is classified as hypertensive.
Coming to your blood pressure recording of 163/ 80 mm Hg, I guess it must have been recorded using an electronic machine. These machines can give an error of about 5% which means you might be having a normal blood pressure.
I suggest you get your blood pressure recorded on 3 subsequent days after at least 30 minutes of rest by a paremedic and then consult your doctor if it is persistently above 150/ 90 mm Hg.
During chronic oral therapy, flecainide has minimal effects on blood pressure. This has been confirmed by review of medical literature dated 2010. However taking flecainide requires you to follow up with your doctor regularly.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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