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Q: ISH Levels are high...should I be worried?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 20th, 2006

By the current definition, I have ISH with an average BP of 149/77. But all the reading I have done indicates only over 60's have it. Should I be worried? I am currently using lifestyle modifications to control my systolic. Thanks

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on October 5th, 2006

High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, High Cholesterol Answer A

Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) indicates an increatse in systolic pressure only, while the diastolic pressure remains within normal range. Systolic pressure of 150mmHg is not very serious and is treated first with lifestyle modification (no smoking, regular physical activity, reducing weight, etc.). If lifestlye modification doesn’t help, anti-hypertensive medications are then indicated in diagnostic protocol.

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