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Question: my blood pressure has been a range from today, 71over51 to 78over62 for the past week, I am 66 years old, controlled diabetes, BP meds are carvedilol 12.5 mg, twice a day
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your blood pressure values are really low.
For this reason, I would recommend you to stop taking carvedilol. It is important avoiding physical activity or prolonged standing up position because of the risk of fainting.
I would also recommend increase salt and caffeine intake and take plenty of fluids to remain well hydrated.
If these low blood pressure values persist, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam and some tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound to evaluate your cardiac function and structure
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes for possible electrolyte imbalance
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose.
Meanwhile, I recommend you to have some rest and closely monitor your blood pressure. A coffee would help.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your blood pressure values are really low.
For this reason, I would recommend you to stop taking carvedilol. It is important avoiding physical activity or prolonged standing up position because of the risk of fainting.
I would also recommend increase salt and caffeine intake and take plenty of fluids to remain well hydrated.
If these low blood pressure values persist, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam and some tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound to evaluate your cardiac function and structure
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes for possible electrolyte imbalance
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose.
Meanwhile, I recommend you to have some rest and closely monitor your blood pressure. A coffee would help.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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