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Maffumatt
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I got hit on the way into work this morning and stopped by the plants firehouse on the way in and got on their O2. The paramedic took my BP and kinda freaked out, it was 260 over 110. Is that higher than it should be during a hit?
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« Reply #1 on: Apr 26th, 2007, 1:30pm » |
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It's a lot higher than mine during a hit. Then, again, my BP is typically 100-110 over 60-70. During a hit I've clocked it as high as 150/90. For me, that's high. What's your bp normally?
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During my last physical it was 140 over 70
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« Reply #3 on: Apr 26th, 2007, 1:37pm » |
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That's pretty high even during a hit. Mine is low normally (110/80) but during a hit gets up to 160/100. Better keep an eye on it.
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he wanted me to go to the hospital but when it was over I felt fine so I just went on into the office. I have felt crappy all morning, tired with no energy, he came by and checked on me a little while ago, figured if he was that worried about it I oughta ask about it.
I did some checking online and I couldn't find a reference of one being that high, is it even possible, could he have been mistaken?
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« Reply #5 on: Apr 26th, 2007, 2:44pm » |
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Was it taken with a machine or a manual cuff Matt?
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #6 on: Apr 26th, 2007, 2:47pm » |
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on Apr 26th, 2007, 2:44pm, LeLimey wrote:| Was it taken with a machine or a manual cuff Matt? |
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That can make a difference. If you move or your arm tenses while on a maching it will give false readings.
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It was taken manually, he took it 3 times.
Another thing, everytime I stand up I get vertigo, not bad but enough to make me wonder...
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #8 on: Apr 26th, 2007, 4:40pm » |
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Get it taken again kiddo and watch it for a few days.... It sounds like it might be too high.
Are you on any meds?
You might need to visit your friendly doc for a check-up. don't you dare get sick on us... Ya got enough problems with the damn CH....
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #9 on: Apr 26th, 2007, 5:31pm » |
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260 over 110 is pretty high. I'd get it checked by different people at different times (or at one of those blood pressure measuring machines) to get an average. BP can change as a result of physical activity, emotional state (like being hit with CH), even time of day. Uncontrolled high BP can have serious consequences.I'd definately get checked by a doctor. I take BP meds and I had it checked at the doc's office yesterday and it was 142 over 81, which I think is fairly normal for a 58 year old (who smokes, is kind of fat and doesn't exercise enough).
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« Reply #10 on: Apr 26th, 2007, 8:00pm » |
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Bro, I am not doctor, but that is extremely high on the systolic. 140 is considered high, 200 is very high, 250 is unbelievable.
U need to do something about that. I have a kit I got at a drugstore and used to take my BP daily. Its easy. Definately monitor it, and tell the results to your doc.
Thats really high, bro.
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #11 on: Apr 26th, 2007, 8:15pm » |
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Told you Matt that you are related to my Daniel 
His BP during a hit got to 220/110 to 250/110 quite a few times, initially. However, straight afterwards it would go back down to 140/90 which was his " normal " BP.
However, since he has been on Verapamil ( 240 mg 3 times a day ) his normal BP is 120/70 and during a hit would only go up to 180/110 maximum.
He had a full cardio check with ECG and ultrasound and his heart was fine. The cardiologist told us that as long as he remains on medication and that his regular BP is good ( around 120/80 ) then the transient increase to 180/110 wouldnt be a worry.
You should get yourself a full cardiovascular check up to make sure your ticker is OK and to monitor your BP every day several times a day to check what they normally are at. If they are high or borderline high then you should get onto blood pressure medication.
Our neurologist told us that its common to be that high during a hit when not on medications.
Hope that helps.
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I went to the pharmacy and had it checked after work, it was 194/90.
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #14 on: Apr 27th, 2007, 5:08am » |
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Oh dear Matt,
That may mean that you already have hypertension to start with, even without any CH hit!
You should see a cardiologist and have the work up then get onto some BP medication pronto 
All the best
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #15 on: Apr 27th, 2007, 6:03am » |
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Yup. Matt, I agree with Annette!! Get that checked out, buddy!
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Yeah, like I need that in my life too....I stopped by Walgreens this morning, it was 170/80. Thanks guys.
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #17 on: Apr 27th, 2007, 8:27am » |
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Better ... But the 170 is still high, my friend ... Quit being stubborn, and get it looked at!!! LOL
Ya might think you were related to Svenn .. but then again NO ONE is as stubborn as that cranky viking is ...
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #18 on: Apr 27th, 2007, 11:27am » |
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I had a man one time when I was working that came into the office complaining of h/a's I took his blood pressure and it was 220/110 sorry to tell you he stroked out right there while I was rechecking. Seems he ignored the symptoms that he was having for a month or two blaming them on stress or running around doing things.
You have the info now what you do with it is up to you but if it was me I would see my GP right away and get on some BP meds. That reading is so not normal!
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #19 on: Apr 27th, 2007, 11:59am » |
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Are you a medical person ? How did you know he stroked out right in front of you? What did you do then? Did you follow him up ?
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #20 on: Apr 27th, 2007, 12:07pm » |
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Hi Annette,
Yes I was in the medical field for 15 yrs. He was a large man with a history of high BP but wouldn't take his meds. His speech slurred, When sticking his tongue out it went to the side, along with his rt hand just dropped and marked weakness in his rt leg I'm guessing a left sided stroke. We called 911 to transport to ER. This was an MD's office. He also went out cold on us. This man also a bit later had a quint bypass.
High BP is just a warning that something is not right. I don't think it should be taken lightly and that high of a BP should be looked at right away.
Now I'm not a Doctor which I know you are but I bet you feel the same way.
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Re: blood pressure
« Reply #21 on: Apr 27th, 2007, 12:30pm » |
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Poor man !
Sami, I agree with you totally that high blood pressure should never be taken lightly but then panicking at one or two random readings wont help either.
There is no absolute value in which blood pressure level would definitely cause a stroke in a particular person, there are often many other contributing factors such as heart disease, diabetes, renal disease, vascular disease etc as well as age and the overall fitness level of the person.
While a transient BP reading of 260/110 may not be immediately of danger to an otherwise fit and healthy young person, a much lower reading such as 160/90 could lead to a heart attack or TIA or stroke in someone older or with existing illnesses.
It may not be true that high BP alone was the cause of your patients stroke. Since he subsequently needed quint bypass meant that he had existing extensive heart disease. It could very well be that it was his heart that caused the stroke from an embolism to a silent heart attack leading to brain ischaemia. Unless you followed him up properly you could have inaccurate information.
I dont disagree with you at all that high blood pressure needs to be checked and looked at properly and as quickly as possible, I just wish to point out that 220/110 is not a magic number that will cause a stroke in a person.
Treating hypertension in a CHer is more complicated than just adding antihypertensive medication, as the choice of medication used may adversely affect CH. Thats why I recommended a review with a cardiologist. Just seeing a GP and getting onto any odd antihypertensive medication may not be sufficient.
Just wanted to clarify.
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I called my Doc at home today (he got fired from the clinic for punching an assistant that was stealing drugs). I got a referral to the Freemans Clinic in Joplin to see a neurologist and a cardiologist. Thanks for the advice.
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« Reply #23 on: Apr 27th, 2007, 2:17pm » |
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I'm glad you did that. Please keep us posted with the outcome.
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stage 1 hypertension, on verap at 240 mg a day.
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