Monday, October 8, 2012

When Should we take medicine to control BP ?


Hypertension is so common these days. Everyone should know when they should take medicine to control BP.
   1)  BP > 140/90 with effect of hypertension on heart (Left ventricle hypertrophy, heart failure ), Kidney     (proteinuria, raised creatinine), Brain / Eye ( haemorrhage )
   2)    High BP >140/90 for more than 6 months even after lifestyle adjustment.
   3)    Very high BP ( > 180/110)  on initial visit.
   4)    Diabetes patients  with BP more than 130/ 80.
   5)    BP > 140/90 on several times during pregnancy.
   6)    BP > 140/90 with ischemic heart disease and low heart function (EF).



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