Is Blood Pressure Of 152/89 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 25 Jan 2017

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Question : Y wife is experiencing stress.. her b/p was 152/89'. She is currently on Diovan 80 / day. And wonders if she needs the add 1/2 table t to control this eelevatedB//?.. b t w l am a Parkinson's paiptient and the cause of h r stress.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Typically, a target blood pressure is less than 160/90. She currently falls within that range at 152/89. Therefore she does not need to change her medication regimen at this time. She will be fine.

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