sudden onset of hypertension

[DDL]

I am 54.   I've always had very good blood pressure.  It changed 3 weeks ago to running about 146/80..give or take each day.   The only heart related issue I've had is 12/07 afib/active vr but I received a clean bill of health from my cardiologist in 3/08.   I'm overweight but exercising 5x week.    Why would it suddenly change?    

[Lee Kirksey, MD]

A target blood pressure should be in the 115-120/ 70-75. There is compelling level I medical evidence that a persistent BP of  150/80 increases your risk of cardiovascular complication. Excellent job of keeping a BP journal. Record your values several times per day including am and evening and share them with physician. It is important to have tight control. Good luck

[DeeDesai]

hello

your blood pressure depends on a lot of things.  Firstly, you should determine if your activities have changed in these 3 weeks. (maybe your exercising intensity as increased or your diet has changed).  Although 146/80 (+/- 3 points) does not seems to me a lot of hypertension, but because your have a heart problem you should check with your physician as this could a sign of something.

Hope this helps