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How To Cure Afib And Hypertension?

I have afib and hypertension. i take hyzaar 100/12.5 and norvasc 10 mg for the hypertension and tambocor for afib. The last few days by blood pressure is around 150/84 at night. But today it has been high since around 9:00 am average of 151/86. What is going on? I have lowered my sodium intake and removed salt from my diet.
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Seems that your blood pressure values are persistently high.

Regarding your concern, I would explain that you need to modulate your antihypertensive therapy. A dose increase of Hyzaar would be advisable, also a new drug addition is an alternative option (as there are so many applicable schemes of antihypertensive treatment), but your need to discuss with your attending doctor about this issue.

It is recommended to perform periodic medical check ups (including several lab tests), to ensure that your thyroid, renal and kidney function are OK (as they have direct implications when dealing with hypertension management)

In addition, a healthy life style, body weight control, frequent daily physical activities, avoidance of close smoking contacts, are strongly encouraged, as they help also on high BP controlling.

Hope to have been helpful to you! Greetings! Dr. iliri
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How To Cure Afib And Hypertension?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Seems that your blood pressure values are persistently high. Regarding your concern, I would explain that you need to modulate your antihypertensive therapy. A dose increase of Hyzaar would be advisable, also a new drug addition is an alternative option (as there are so many applicable schemes of antihypertensive treatment), but your need to discuss with your attending doctor about this issue. It is recommended to perform periodic medical check ups (including several lab tests), to ensure that your thyroid, renal and kidney function are OK (as they have direct implications when dealing with hypertension management) In addition, a healthy life style, body weight control, frequent daily physical activities, avoidance of close smoking contacts, are strongly encouraged, as they help also on high BP controlling. Hope to have been helpful to you! Greetings! Dr. iliri