Untreated hypertension
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: May 11 2009
Q: My average reading over the past 2 years has been 152/74 with pulse rate of 49. I try to follow a heart-healty diet. I take no drugs (except baby asprin daily). Is this adequate? My age is 73, height 5′10″, weight 168 lbs. I walk briskly 2 miles daily. My parents and grandparents all died of coronary disease between the ages of 58 and 76.
A: Sometimes a healthy life style isn’t enough to prevent and control high blood pressure. By your measurements, you have systolic hypertension. Left untreated, this increases your chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke. Your parents and grandparents are telling you to seek treatment.
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