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

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Posted on Thu, 23 Feb 2017
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.

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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (37 minutes later)
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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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Is Blood Pressure Of 152/89 A Cause For Concern?

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. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers