Hi there. You need to get a 24ABPM test done as a starting point. This will give a much better record of the blood pressure throughout a full day & night. I would definitely investigate, primarily on the basis of family history alone. Surely the doctors would have done a Heart Echo test, to check for Heart function, on the basis of his shortness of breadth symptoms. I am not a doctor, but am surprised at this. Ask for one. Write down all your concerns and go back to the doctor with the list. In terms of blood pressure peaks, this varies from person to person. However there is usually a trend for it to rise early in the morning. A lot of peoples BP falls at night, this is a normal dip. But not everyone's BP dips, in fact some go in reverse, known as a non dipper. High BP can cause Heart failure symptoms over a period of time, so it needs investigation. You don't say if he currently takes any meds? or what his weight and fitness levels are in general? Anyway it needs to be taken seriously and FULLY investigated, for peace of mind, if nothing else. Keep us posted
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Congestive heart failure?
Hi I notice you have six kids have you ask if they misbehave when your gone...
Believe it or not that could be it...is there lots of noise and arguing going on
If so that could be it. No one wants to complain about there own children because it could hurt you ...what we do it not let the room noise get over 10 decimals its helps a lot ...good luck)