Suggest Treatment For Slightly High BP

Posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2014

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Thu, 16 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi!
I am a 51 year old woman with a BP of 131/58 & Pulse rate of 86. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 minutes later)

No, Normal BP is 120/80 and pulse should be 72 beats per minute. Are you having palpitations also?

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (8 minutes later)

No palpitations

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi and weclome to HCM

Detailed Answer:
Actually, we can say that this is not pathologic BP and it should not be treated since there is no significant increase of systolic pressure as long as it is below 140. pulse rate of 86 is slightly more than average range but still not worrying. I suggest to do ecg and holter ecg but I donmt expect some pathologic results if there are no symptoms such as chest pain, palpitation, headache or dizziness. WIsh you good health. Feel free to ask. Regards

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