Blood pressure - When to medicate ?

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Gasman

Old enough to know better, too old to care!
I've been retired for a while but I'd have regarded 145/88 as plumb normal, especially at your age. I wouldn't get worried until systolic was over 180 and/or diastolic over 110 unless there are other problematic symptoms like chest pains, fainting, nose bleeds,etc
 
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kingrollo

kingrollo

Guru
Just a few clarifications:-

I discovered my heart murmur last year - Had an Echo - Ultrasound - leaky aortic valve - yearly check ups (and a leaflet!!!!!) - I don't recall but I assume my BP was checked in amongst this - but I was lot fitter than I am now.

Historically my blood pressure has always been slightly high - A couple of years back I had the offer of medication - but upped my cycling and it come down to my usual slightly high (130 ish)

Now with my back injury limiting my cycling - I am wondering whether to medicate - although the 150/90 seems like a rogue reading - Yesterday my average was 132/83 - this morning 128/81

It seems to always give a high reading on a sunday - typically my big ride of the week - I have come up with a few queries

1.Dehydration - even though I dink plenty on the ride - and after

2.I am just not fit and my pulse is higher and stays high after exercise

3.Its the biggish Sunday dinner ! (no alcohol though)
 
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