Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure In An Elderly Person

Posted on Sun, 31 Jul 2016

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Sun, 31 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : My dad is 87 yrs old. He feels very weak. Blood pressure just taken is 181 / 90 and pulse/or is 89. Should I call someone?

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take the blood pressure again

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Take the blood pressure again, if it is still higher than 150/90 call emergency. 181/90 blood pressure is dangerous and can cause complications.

Take care

Come back if you have any further questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (13 hours later)

Thank you, he awoke again 2 hours later and it was 151/ 79. He s better today, very low 116/ 62. He eats a lot of Pretzels with salt. how does this affect him?

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome back

Detailed Answer:

If he eats a lot of Pretzels with salt it can cause elevated blood pressure, he should avoid salt, it is not good for his health.

Wishing a good health to your dad

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar