Blood Pressure

[masma]

Mr M has just been to se the practice nurse for a check-up re his diabetes and blood pressure. His BP reading was 190 over 50. Nursey went out to see the doc, came back in with instuctions for a blood test and appointment to see the doctor next week. Mr M didn't 'think' to ask why the panic, can any of you good folks help?

[Sqad]

Beats me masma.

The BP ( top one systolic) is quite high and the diastolic (bottom one ) is a bit low, but cannot see how a blood test can help with that problem.

Not sure that there is a "panic".

The blood test will show if he has behaved himself re. his diabetes over the past 3 months.

No big deal.

[factor-fiction]

That seems rather high and probably means blood pressure tablets will be needed if the high levels continue over a period.
I think the norm is 120 over 80. Just had mine done today and it was something like 125 over 80

[gordiescotland1]

I had mine done this morning and it was really good 132/71 but I am on blood pressure tablets so probably reason why !!

[Mick-the-Miller]

Strange readings - Systolic is quite high and Diastolic is quite low - normal readings would be Systolic below 120 and Diastolic below 80. A Systolic reading of 190 would be considered to be a Hypertensive Crisis and should be investigated urgently.

The Blood Test covers all sorts of things in addition to the Diabetes test - things like Kidney function etc - this is normal procedure.

[masma]

He is on a shed load of tablets for BP and cholestrol, though cholestrol is well controlled as is diabetes. He's been diagnosed with left ventricular dysfunction also kidney problems (doc isn't worried about that though).

[Sqad]

mama........those BP readings need rechecking.

[masma]

He's done it at home this afternoon and it was 146/56. Thank you for your answers.

[masma]

He was taken off Furosemide a while ago due to the kidney problems. He's just (2 weeks ago) been put back on them. That's why the blood test was ordered (we think)

[quizzkid]

I don't know if this helps but recently I went for my check up and the Dr. took my blood pressure and said it was high but then he said lets try another cuff. The first one was not very wide. The second one was wider and it read perfectly normal and the Doctor said sometimes if the cuff is to narrow it does not give a proper reading.

[Sqad]

masma....you have answered your questions.

[masma]

Thanks again all.