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systolic bp
by cat33, Jul 24, 2007 03:46AM
How serious is it to always have a systolic pressure of over 150. Diastolic seems to vary between 75 and 80. Dr. tried felodipine , but it made my ankles swell up way to much even on a low dose . So he just increased benazapril from 20 mg to 40mg . Hasen't seemed to make much difference. I always thought that the diastolic pressure was the important number. Now Im really concerned about what may happen if systolic does'nt go down.
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High systolic seems to be common as we get older and is usually due to a blockage of the artery to the kidneys (which controls the long term BP). My 92 year old mother has been having a devil of a time getting systolic under control. Keping a balance between reducing systolic, keeping ankles from swelling and avoiding dehydration (with subsequent fainting, arrhythmias and trips to the hospital) requires a careful combo of BP meds. If this continues to be a problem, I suggest you go to a nephrologist (kidney doctor). They are experts at controlling BP and avoiding kidney damage (which is a problem with both the high systolic and many meds).
My Mom's BP prior to finding a good nephrologist was 190/80. Now it's more like 140/80. IMO 150 is borderline and wouldn't result in complications for many years.
Best wishes
Tony
kidney problems that run in my family and has kept tabs on my kidneys . Thanks Tony
I have been under alot of stress lately which I'm sure adds to it all.