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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure

I went to the V.A. hospital today. They said my b.p. was 192/126. I had ran two and a half blocks after parking to make it to my appointment on time. At the end of the appointment it was 146/84. I am 55 yrs. old, non-smoker or drinker. Should I worry?
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Hi thank you for querry,
Yeah one reading too high indicate hypertension you must check you blood pressure and its still on higher side for at least 3 occasions than you should start medication.
some patient have high blood pressure in hospital setting so ambulatory blood preasure monitoring is best to diagnose it mean when you are at home and relax.
In younger age group ACEI like Enalapril or Ramipril is a drug of choice its started from 5mg and tiitrated accordingly.
Calcium channel blocker is a second choice like amlodipine.
Life style modification also help like exercise,diet,reduce salt and fat,
reduce smokin alchohal and anxiety and stress.
hope the answer will help you.
wish you a good health.
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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure

Hi thank you for querry, Yeah one reading too high indicate hypertension you must check you blood pressure and its still on higher side for at least 3 occasions than you should start medication. some patient have high blood pressure in hospital setting so ambulatory blood preasure monitoring is best to diagnose it mean when you are at home and relax. In younger age group ACEI like Enalapril or Ramipril is a drug of choice its started from 5mg and tiitrated accordingly. Calcium channel blocker is a second choice like amlodipine. Life style modification also help like exercise,diet,reduce salt and fat, reduce smokin alchohal and anxiety and stress. hope the answer will help you. wish you a good health.