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blood pressure reading of 240/140

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Before I was diagnosed with high bp and put onto medication my bp reading was 240/140 I know it seems a silly question but how close was I to heart attack or stroke my high bp seems unfair as I dont smoke Dont drink excessively havent used salt in my diet for 15 years and take regular exercise and eat plenty of fruit and veg ! my goodness what exactly have u got to do to avoid high bp!!!

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    High BP can be caused by just existing - no need to do anything to yourself at all! No guilt trip needed. Life is enough.
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hello, high blood pressure is a life condition caused by many factors mainly related to your genes, and can be trigered by every-day life activities such as stress, worries, etc. You were really close to heart failure but you were lucky. Try to walk 30 minutes per day and that will reduce you blood pressure. Ramipril is the best drug for people with our condition. Not too many options to choose from.
  • oscar10
    oscar10

    Posted

    I too had similarly high BP levels (265/140). Although this was 2 years ago, I am only now 5 weeks into my ramipril prescription. which is currently 5mg per day, this to rise to 10mg per day in 7 days time

    Non smoker, non drinker and regular gym goer, seems unfair.

    A recent blood test now shows increased potassium levels which has got the attention of my local renal unit.

    Interested to hear of anyone with similar experience and the outcome.

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