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Is Blood Pressure Of 169/82 With Pulse Rate Of 55 A Cause For Concern?
Question: Hi I have blood pressure 169 over 82 with pulse 55
Brief Answer:
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that a single high value of blood pressure does not indicate uncontrolled hypertension.
It may be related to physical activity or emotional stress (anxiety).
Coming to this point, I would recommend having some rest and avoid physical activity in the next hours. Close your eyes and take deep breaths.
This will help you lower blood pressure.
Lemon juice can also help.
If your blood pressure values do not decrease in the next hours, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests).
If your blood pressure values come down, there is nothing to be concerned. In such case it would be necessary to closely monitor your blood pressure values frequently during the day (in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax) in the next week and write them down.
If your blood pressure values are above 140/90 mm Hg most of the time, you should consult with your doctor for a physical exam and blood work to investigate for other secondary causes of high blood pressure.
I would also recommend some tips to help maintain a normal blood pressure values:
- reduce salt and caffeine intake
- perform a lot of physical activity (aerobics, walking, sports, etc.), but avoid straining physical activity
- lose some pounds if your are overweight.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that a single high value of blood pressure does not indicate uncontrolled hypertension.
It may be related to physical activity or emotional stress (anxiety).
Coming to this point, I would recommend having some rest and avoid physical activity in the next hours. Close your eyes and take deep breaths.
This will help you lower blood pressure.
Lemon juice can also help.
If your blood pressure values do not decrease in the next hours, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests).
If your blood pressure values come down, there is nothing to be concerned. In such case it would be necessary to closely monitor your blood pressure values frequently during the day (in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax) in the next week and write them down.
If your blood pressure values are above 140/90 mm Hg most of the time, you should consult with your doctor for a physical exam and blood work to investigate for other secondary causes of high blood pressure.
I would also recommend some tips to help maintain a normal blood pressure values:
- reduce salt and caffeine intake
- perform a lot of physical activity (aerobics, walking, sports, etc.), but avoid straining physical activity
- lose some pounds if your are overweight.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor but why my left arm hurts and my upper left side chest hurts too plus is kind of hard to breathe
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
It may be related to anxiety.
Does the pain change during respiration or certain body positions?
Does deep breathing and coughing modulate the pain?
These features would indicate a musculo-skeletal pain.
Besides, the pain can cause a raise in blood pressure.
If your pain does not seem to have these characteristics, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical check up, a resting ECG and the above recommended tests.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
It may be related to anxiety.
Does the pain change during respiration or certain body positions?
Does deep breathing and coughing modulate the pain?
These features would indicate a musculo-skeletal pain.
Besides, the pain can cause a raise in blood pressure.
If your pain does not seem to have these characteristics, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical check up, a resting ECG and the above recommended tests.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
yes it does something's and yes when I deep breath I feel better,I'm 5"6 and weight 224lbs 28 years old
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Thank you for the additional information!
It seems to be just a little anxiety.
I recommend you to close your eyes and take some deep breaths.
Just focus on your breathing! Try not to think anything. It will help improve your situation.
If your blood pressure does not come down in the next hour, I recommend going to the ER for the above tests.
Let me know about everything!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Thank you for the additional information!
It seems to be just a little anxiety.
I recommend you to close your eyes and take some deep breaths.
Just focus on your breathing! Try not to think anything. It will help improve your situation.
If your blood pressure does not come down in the next hour, I recommend going to the ER for the above tests.
Let me know about everything!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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