How High Is Too High For Blood Pressure? Cardiologist Explains
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- The surgeons would once again like to thank Dr. Heffernan for sharing his knowledge on the topic of high blood pressure. They discuss what is blood pressure. They discuss what is systolic pressure and what is diastolic pressure. They discuss the ideal values for these pressures and what values constitute high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
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I’m 21, one day decided to take my blood pressure at a Walmart just for fun. Read 187/128. Checked it over a few days and it was consistently that high. 6 months later and this Tuesday I’m having my second consultation with a neurosurgeon, turns out I have a tumor on my pituitary gland in my brain causing the high blood pressure. Was feeling terrible with headaches for years and couldn’t figure out why! Wish me luck
Did it go down?
@@jodyjae they put me on a cocktail of meds, and it’s down to around 130/100 which is better but still not great
Good luck to you... hope things turn out well for u❤
Uff sorry to hear! Hope you feel a bit better. Good that you caught it by accident, more or less! Same happened with me. I tested somewhere for fun nd then read 174/121. Mom is a nurse and said the reader was broken probably. After measuring more I stayed high. Sent to doctor, doctor sent to hospital and now doing some fllw up tests including CT of breast, kidneys, heart and blood tests. But not the brain, maybe I should ask for that too? I have occasionally headache but only 10 days sporadically per month.
@@Eleanorx22 it’s something you should bring up definitely and hopefully that’s not the case. I had my surgery and it was successful, my bp is slowly lowering but it’s going to take 6-36 months for things to get back to normal. I hope you figure it out. Best of luck 🤞🏽
A study found that watching RUclips videos on blood pressure increases blood pressure.
Facts
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226/160 when I was sobering up from alcohol addiction. I've been sober for 7 years now. I pride myself in a BP under 120/80 these days! Thanks, Drs!!!
Was it always that high?
@jodyjae No. I think just initially. I had quit cold turkey, and it was pretty rough for about 4 days. It was a pretty big shock on my system. Uff.
Usually when you're drinking so often your body gets used to being another prostate during withdrawals your body does the opposite everything is high. The high blood pressure is due to being in withdrawals doesn't necessarily mean that you have hypertension.
how much and how long were you drinking
@@xxxnyb oh boy. A little over a 1.75 of vodka daily. That level was probably for 3 years every day. This April will be 7 years sober and life is much better :-)
I find this channel completely valuable, not mention in part also due to the fact that this owner of this channel have taken so much time and care to answer close to 100% off the questions by viewers.
120/80 is only realistic right after you wake up in the morning. Most blood pressure readings are done middle of the day after you've had 2 cups of coffee, work anxiety and a hectic morning in the office and then climbed 2 flight of stairs after battling traffic to get to the doctors office... dont be alarmed if its in the mid 140s, thats actually pretty normal. Clearing your mind and resting for a few minutes with deep breathing will help but might still be high
you are right
I concur
I'm ashamed to say this but I'm in my 50s and I never really understood what the blood pressure numbers meant. After watching this 5 minute video, I now get it. Thanks docs.
Glad you do now Dean. Thanks for watching and subscribing
When I do some deep breathing my bp goes down big time. My mom was put on meds at age 81 because of white coat syndrome and it led to a pacemaker and more meds. She went down hill after all that and she was full of life and energy before. She just blindly believed everything her doc told her and didn’t question him. Ugh!
Sorry to hear that sandra. Deep breathing can help reduce blood pressure temporarily. Too many meds are a problem for our elderly for sure. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs thank you! Have you heard of the book, Breath, by James Nestor? I’m currently reading and he did a lot of research on proper breathing. The main take away is to breathe in and out through our noses and our health will improve. Who knew??
Yeah, most conventional drs are drug pushers for the drug lords (big pharma).
Most of them are not capable of critical thinking or it has been taken away from by the drug lords with “standard of care”. Who determines standard of care, the drug lords. Stick with Dr Google, if you do the right research, you’ll be healthier for it. It was for me and I have a pacemaker and had bypass surgery 7 years ago.
@@TalkingWithDocs ò
My mother was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 79. She was so healthy. Didn't take any meds at all. She ran 1 hour/day, travelled around the world. Perfect BP, strong heart. Then cancer took over her body. She did deep breathing to relax. Her pain was horrible. Mum passed away at the age of 82. Deep breathing helped her alot while struggling with cancer.
My friends mother died from hypertension…so I decided to check mine since I never checked before. The nurse said I’m just wasting her time and my money, results came at 197/112. She was shocked and did it twice with the same number…im on medication permanently now.
I believe from my experience. Blood pressure is individualistic. When my blood pressure is lower than 120/80. I am dizzy and cannot function. But when my blood pressure is higher than 120/80 I can function normally. Also Why is normal blood pressure in India 140/90?
Hi Robert. We were not aware normal blood pressure is 140/90 in India. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs I looked it up. In some other country too. I think Sweden.
Hi Robert Bowrosen. Like you, I think BP is more of an individualistic thing. I'm in my 70's and my BP has been a constant 155/92 with a pulse in 55-65 range for the last 25 years. I've been prescribed many different BP meds over the years by various Docs. Every time my BP goes down to anywhere below 130/90 I start to feel terrible with all kinds of side effects. My Mother had the same resistance to BP meds as me and with the same 155/90 report. She lived until age 81 and died from aortic heart valve regurgitation. Five years ago I was diagnosed with the same heart valve problem. It' has moved from minor to moderate in 5 years' time. We are just a blueprint of our parentage. With this knowledge in hand, I now live life to the fullest knowing I'm on my last lap. If I live five more years, that's fine with me. There's an end to all things, including me.
@@donneary7104 Hi Don. I just saw this. Well, I pray for healing of your heart, aorta. Yes I believe blood pressure is individualistic. When my BP is lower than 120/80 I'm very dizzy and really can't function much. Isn't it funny doctors don't study that!
This was brilliantly explained , I on a few occasions have had high readings . Recently in hospital with a bout of gangrene in my toe not due to any disease. Used a freeze spray which caused it. During routine blood tests I was diagnosed with Familia Polythycemia. I run to help keep my blood circulation . I take baby aspirin at bedtime and BP meds in the morning . I still suffer the occasional bout of elevated BP . Directly get my legs in the air and do breathing exercises which works . Sorry to bore you .
Thanks again for this info.
Thanks for sharing Alice. Sounds like you have it under control. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Some chopped up raw garlic, helps high B/P also.
Thank you for mentioning at home testing! Every time I go to donate blood the reading has me as high blood pressure but at home my test has me completely normal. It’s had me questioning my sanity.
Nope. Not insane!
I'm the same way! At Doctors office my pressure goes high 140/90 at the time I'm also experiencing anxiety..but, If I go and check my BP on my own I'm able to control my BP and it goes back to 123 or 130
I have genetic hypertension, from my paternal side of the family. Diagnosed when I was 24. My b/p could go as high as 200/150 if I was anxious. I have been on meds since I was 24, I am now 63. However, if I take an anti anxiety pill before visiting my cardiologist, it is in a good range. It runs in the 130's over 80's. When they tested my blood pressure, it kept going up and up because I was so anxious. I never had any headaches and felt fine. I have blood work done, EKG's etc. My mother's side has longevity, and my dad's side also does even with high blood pressure. I don't eat meat or have any kind of sugar. All my blood work is good. Unfortunately, mine is a pre-disposition within my genes .A lot of people in my dad's side of the family have it. It would be high regardless. My b/p can go as low as 117/75 and my body does not like it.
Hope it all goes well. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Only eating habits she hereditary. Get your minerals in.
Consider the meditations of your heart. What are you stuck on? Are you feeding your sould with wisdom, ornegative thought? Just curious. Hope you get rind of the meds, cause they don't cure the problem. I am also kind of Hyper but at age 77, B/P is averaging 128/75.. sometimes BP spikes.. but we do cycle during the day. If you read 170.81. don't bet anxious. Go for a walk or workout in the weight room for 30 minutes. O opmetimes read or speak the 23rd Psalm and my B.P Always drops, either a little or a lot.
Take seamoss. You could have a defiency
Well, I’m 44 yrs old and my blood pressure was in the 155/80 range and my resting heart rate in the high 70s range. I’m 5’8” and I was 209 lbs at the time. I began an oil free Whole Foods plant based diet in October of 2022. My weight is now 178 lbs. I work out daily, because I have so much energy. My blood pressure is in the 105/60 range, my resting heart rate is 55 and my total cholesterol has dropped from 215 to 135, my LDL is 65, from my last physical. I only supplement with B12, but before this I was taking a bunch of vitamins with no effect. Now I just eat a lot of colorful fruits, veggies, greens, whole grains and legumes, sweet potatoes and yams, until I’m full. I’ve been feeling great. I followed the book arresting and reversing heart disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. My BP lowered and as per my blood work, I’m doing fantastic, so I’m going to continue with this.
Maria! Congratulations!!! That is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your story and enjoy your new life!
Congratulations you on your way to better BP n health. I'm also on a plant base diet, best decision I ever made 👍
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I'm going to get that book
Your story is just like mine. Plant based diet without oils is the best recipe for good BP , weight loss and happy life 🎉
The last couple years of my 29 years of being on the Birth Control Pill, I’d get horrific headaches the same week each cycle. One day I finally checked my BP during a headache. It was 245/143. I drove myself to the hospital at midnight (left my husband with sleeping grandkids) and they looked at me like I was a ghost. My headache wasn’t very bad at this point and I felt pretty normal. They thought their BP machine was broken. They kept me 3 days. I’m CERTAIN it was Pill/hormone related. I’m so blessed I never stroked.
Wow lucky. So glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thats crazy and I thought Mine was bad at 130/80...I exercised more got it down to 117/77..hope ur doing well now
When they took my pressure for breast cancer admission, 240/216. Adrenal tumor.
My BP skyrocketed when I went on hormone therapy. I believed it to be the medication. My doctor didn’t believe me although I was convinced. Three visits later, she took me off it. My bp went down. So we DO have to trust our gut. We have to self-advocate!
@@blakeh6250 130/80 is totally normal
Thank you for pointing out lifestyle changes before medication as a means to treat elevated blood pressure or any number of ailments for that matter.
Three medications and still high 140s/90s... Simply converted to SOS (no Salt, Oil, Sugar) and Whole Foods (no Meats, Dairy) diet. In 30-days I've already eliminated one medication and just started to remove second (all with Dr. support) via monitoring BP. Unbelievable... Goal is to be completely off all BP medications in a couple months!!!
Carbs and sugar are killers!
Very nice Robert! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Yes they are Ted. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@Hanover-ek4jy Obesity is the killer as a result of eating unhealthy carbs and sugars. Eat good carbs like fruits, vegetables and unprocessed whole grains.
I am so thankful you shared this as I take three BP meds and still my pressure regularly measures near or above 140/89. I thought with three meds my BP would be great. It will try to adjust my diet. Thanks again. God Bless.
5 years ago my cardiologist gave me a stress test and I failed. I was sent to St Michaels hospital in Toronto and had 5 blockages opened with stents (3 of the blockages were in a row). They figure it was a miracle that I had never had a heart attack or chest pain. Last November when taking my routine BP check at home, it was up a bit. I continued to check every 2 hours and it kept climbing. Big mistake on my part. I obsessed over the numbers and my own anxiety caused pressure to increase. I went to the hospital when the numbers became 'critical'. Diagnosis - calm down and stop stressing. That worked fine. Now I take a reading once a day - Maximum. The lesson here is to monitor sensibly and take your meds as prescribed.
Glad to hear it
Get off meds is best. Fool to stay on meds. Shape up eat good exercise. Meds are evil. Long term damage all ALL meds are evil
I hate taking those meds,it's poison 😭...So stop eating meat products, processed food, cheese,whole cow milk... etc.
By climbing, how high ? and what do YOU consider critical ? Make sure you are taking your reading properly, sit down, feet on the ground, RELAX, wait a few minutes, then take a first reading, and relax / wait about 5 minutes before taking another. You can for example, take 3 readings and use the average. The worst thing to do is panic when you get 1 high reading. You would be surprised how anxiety can raise BP, pain, needing to to the toilet, etc, so ideally take your BP when you do not have the need to urinate or have a bowel movement, anxiety can significantly add to your numbers.
@@jimmydandy9364 Do you have a credible resource for what you said. Because it's interesting the way you do it, and I wanted to check if it's a proper way to do it.
This was great information. 👍🏿
My Mom was a nurse from the old school. She had high blood pressure, and was taking medication for it. This was years ago. At home she had a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer. I smile every time I say that word), and taught me how to take blood pressure. She has since passed away. I gave away the stethoscope and lost track of the cuff. How I wish I still had both of them today.
Sorry to hear about your mom. Sounds like she taught you well. All the best
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank You!!!
Buy yourself a monitor and they do it automatically. Best money I've spent. Do it at home and keep an eye on this important condition.
I’ve never add a BP lower than 150. I’m 27. Don’t smoke, drink, not overweight.Never sick. What I usually experience is migraines, and sometimes my heart beats faster in the morning
Everybody's got high blood pressure in my family, at this point I think it's genetic as my diet's pretty good. It was usually 160/90, but with some light medication it's 120/70. The feeling is so much different, if you're worried about your blood pressure readings, I recommend getting it looked at sooner rather than later.
I checked mine the other day I was 165/93 so I’m currently on light medication
What are the side effects of the light medications
The music at the beginning of these videos raises my blood pressure.
mine too. no kidding.
Thanks guys I’m glad to see Canadian doctors talk about this. I’m usually mid twenties to low thirties. But my diastolic is usually high eighties low nineties. This morning it was 124/86. The reason I bought my own machine is because the doctors office had me at 155/95 (I believe I have white coat syndrome). Hoping I can lower this without meds (especially diastolic).
Best of luck calm right down. Thanks for watching and subscribing
124/86 is totally normal
I do too, my blood pressure goes way up when I'm at the doctor's. They always take blood and I'm always keyed up about that, I absolutely hate blood draws. Most nurses do it wrong and when you try to correct it, they tell you, "That doesn't matter!" Where I go to the doctor, they walk you 50 yards to the room, immediately put the cuff on you (when measuring blood pressure, you're supposed to be at rest for 5 minutes), they're not supposed to put it on over shirt sleeves and other clothing, then they fire questions at you the whole time. All of this gives you an elevated blood pressure readings and I can't believe it's an accident, they're just itching to put you on medication that you don't need. When the little wrist readers were in vogue, they'd tell you that you're supposed to lift it up and hold it against your chest at heart level. That drives your blood pressure reading through the roof, your arms are supposed to be relaxed. You're supposed to be relaxed and the nurses do everything they can to make the whole experience NOT relaxed.
Hang in there kid. I got a scar on my chest cuz I didn't know about sugars when I was a kid. . DO this: Tell them where to stick the statens. Get the the health food store and buy odorless Garlic. On epill is like 3 cloves.. then do 500 mg of Magnesium and 2000 Iu of Vit D 3 evry day.Also when the flu comes around, you won't catch it.T hank me in fifty more years. BP fluctuates throughout the day. i can be 150/90 in the am after I get up, and 2 hours later be 120/75. Drink lots wa wa and walk your butt off.. and don't cave in to the Fear mongerers who will tell you it's a GLOBAL RED ALERT ( it never was) Fear has torment and FEAR is the number one cause of heart disease.Fear makes people drink. eat bad foods, smoke the weed.. et cetera
@@glenw-xm5zf i love it how bravely u explained everything
The highest I have hit was 196/132 at the hospital. I am now on high blood pressure medication and now I average 120/76.
I take my BP at home. My BP just seconds ago was 116/69 pulse 62 (average of 3 readings). Yes, it is always higher at my GP; 120 to 125/80 normally, but when I see her it is normally earlier in the morning. It is now mid-day. I use an OMRON M7 meter, which is pretty much the standard used at clinics. But the Dr's still use the mercury system, which I guess can also be susceptible to faulty readings, depending on the Dr's hearing! I do use a low-dose betablocker and lisinopril 10mg once a day; have been for years. Doctors are reluctant to reduce medication if "everything is under control". The meds have no side effects, so I just continue taking it. My health actually pretty good, as far as I know. My other blood worx look great.
Nice Stefan. There is some variability for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
If it's not broke... then don't fix it.
120/80??? Wow, my entire Army career of over 20 years and I don't think my BP was ever below 140/90. It was regularly 150+. Every time I saw a new Army doctor they would monitor me for a few weeks and then leave me alone. Once in a great while it would go to 210/105 or so. Toward the end of my career, I was over 40, they put me on BP pills and my wife bought me a BP machine. I got out of the Army about 05 and my bp leveled out to just under 140 most of the time. Of course in 2020 I was back up over 200/100 every time I turned on the news.
I can understand your situation. As a guy who was in the military for 26 years, I also had elevated blood pressure. However, at home my BP was down. All that good exercise kept me slim, but it never helped my BP.
210/105 😳
Holy cow that’s High
every cardiologist I ever seen except one said once you hit 90 instant blood medication..thats just foolish said my present Dr. First start with a life style change diet exercise and less stress...stress is the actual real heart attack causing issue but they get paid to sell drugs. Look at the covid scam and vaccines and boosters. Im former US Army 1/75th Ranger.
Hi Big John. Thanks for your service. It would be better if we can get that down a bit. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I have ‘whitecoat’ syndrome where my BP is extremely elevated at the doctor’s office. My would be 190/110. After a month on 10mg of Amlodipine I’m averaging 130/80. But I notice my thoughts while taking my own can make it 150/90 just by thinking about it. So I take it 3 times while breathing slowly and I’m 130/80. I’m happy because that’s much better than 180+ when I first started taking my BP at home.
Yeah that’s pretty high.
Probably need some anxiety medication rather than blood pressure meds lol
Same with me happening ..
I am 43 years old female.
Cholesterol is bit high. Whenever i went to my dr. My BP go high. Last 150/70 with a heart rate 150.
Just because of anxiety. 🙄😞
My dr put me on medication for lowering my heart rate. 🥹
I use to take amoldipine but it makes my ankles swell ....got up to a pit 3.... bad stuff
Yikes that's quite high - Did your doctor determine you had HBP base don ONE reading at the office ? I'm surprised that 10mg brought it down by as much, that 190/110 was definitely not an accurate reading, the decision to prescribe drugs should be based on multiple readings you do in optimal conditions, and at the doctor's office, is not the best places for most people.
My b/p goes up every time I go to the Dr. I take myb/p daily at home and it's normal,so I always take the readings with me.
Yes Mustang Sally. You are one of the white coaters. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I learned that most heart attacks happen in the morning, which may be when you have the least amount of blood pressure medication in your system, because you take it in the morning. So now, I take my hbp medication at bedtime. Something to think about.
So does mine, white coat syndrome so I take mine at home.
Maybe you should use teledoc over the phone or an internet consult instead of going into an office.
Numbers are just numbers. I had BP of 140/90 for close to 45 years. Energy to burn. My job was physical in nature. I also maintained my huge property and my home. I also played soccer 3-4 times every week and coach kids 2 times a week. Never been sick. Not even with flu or cold. Never took a sick day from work. Page forward...I was diagnosed with BPH, typical of most men my age. They put me on BPH meds. Basically vasal dilator. That helped with BPH but it also did the following:
Dropped my BP to 120/80, I have no energy, I always feel tired, I have no sex drive, I have ED and aches all over. I can't fall asleep, my vision got worse....oh, yes, on the plus side, I'm growing hair in places no hair should grow. Also my nails need clipping every 3-4 days... I miss my high BP...there, I said it.
Sorry to hear that Sam. Worth a chat with your doctor. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Wow are you feeling any better?
You know I relate to what your saying my bp has been 140/90 since 2019..and still high and I feel fine no issues.
Spironolactone?
@@lesleylesley5821 Are you joking? I do not want to lower my BP even more.
Love hearing from our Canadian doctors! ❤️👍🏻🇨🇦
Glad to hear it D. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
My reading was always about 130 or 140. Recently, it was about 160, and rang alarm bells. Standing, my systolic was only 90. My doctor is investigating these results at present. We have easy access to qualified doctors we can trust.
That’s great Doug
Great video as always. Could low blood pressure be addressed on one of your videos? I always thought it was a sign of good health, but during a recent procedure at the hospital, I heard the terrifying words of the doctor saying they would have to go easy on sedation due to my low BP - now I’m a bit confused about what it means, health wise.
Hi Flip Flop. Thanks. We can add it to the list. Usually low BP is less of an issue but the meds used during sedation and for pain often lower your blood pressure so they have to make sure you are still getting enough blood to your heart brain and other organs. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Mine is up & down. I have 2 machines to take it. One is always higher no matter what. It's been too hot to get out and walk. Im a fall risk also
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for taking the time to respond and explain, much appreciated.
@@nrjenkins1014 Mine is up and down aswell. 89/57 some days 140/ 90 other days. I have POTS, so I have to live with it. Low BP, fast heartrate.
@@TalkingWithDocs true that! I nearly died during surgery once because they didn't consider that.
Thank you so much! This was so well explained. My father had heart disease so I have always been careful about my diet, lifestyle choices, in order to avoid heart problems. Now I understand how blood pressure works and the importance to monitor it.
Glad you liked it R. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I had severe panic attacks and my BP was going to 200/120... After those episodes, measuring my BP is become impossible, when someone try it, i go totally in panic and i can't measure them neiter because i go in panic too.
My cardiologist has checked my heart and all is perfect and he said, my pressure is normal when no one try to measure them... So no damages or so. I lost meanwhile like 40kg and i eat healty... Meh, the movement can be more (i am a lil lazy LOL) but i really don't eat junkfood or fritters, i eat a lot of vegetables, salads, white meat and stuff.
I take anyway 40mg inderal (non selective betablocker) against anxiety.
Hi Dark. 40kg that is awesome! Congrats. Thanks for watching and subscribing
This summer I was going through personal things and I was getting bad headaches for about 4-5 months almost everyday. I went to the doctors, they couldn’t find anything wrong. I had severely bad anxiety and when I went back to the doctors my blood pressure was extremely high. I am 36, never have had health issues (thank God) but I so suffer from panic attacks. All I could come up with was my anxiety attacks contributing to my high blood pressure. I never knew that was possible?
My doctor prescribed no meds for me with an average of 135/81 . Occasionally 143/83. No life style changes first
I had no idea my BP was high. I twisted my leg in dance class so went to our walk-in clinic…too full so went to the ER. My pressure was 216/118…will never forget that moment. I had always been 120/80 for check ups. That was 8 years ago and often think if I hadn’t twisted my leg, I might not be here! The medication I take works great and I am usually 105/62 to 115/70…. Watch my salt and only one cup of Tim’s a day. Still do lots of exercise and walking as I did before. I have a monitor that has an app on my phone. Easy to use and to share the results with my GP. Great info fellows!❤️🩺
Wow Louise that was high. Glad it is better now. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
your BP will fluctuate all day long. it's always high when active or any adrenaline causing times. I get vertigo and my BP spikes to nearly 200 for days, my competent Dr says that is normal. Its caused my the adrenaline released from the vertigo episode.
You guys have obviously picked up on the fact that people are afraid of medical conditions, and therefore avoid discussions, that could lead to easy solutions that create positive stress, and ambition to take back our lives from fear. This video shows that real breakthroughs in managed healthcare only come from patient sided management, which is proactive, vs reactive clinic management.
I love this channel. I love the candid and light hearted conversations, and importance of topics.
Thanks so much for taking the time e to comment M. We believe that if patients did take charge so many diseases could be reduced or eliminated. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Preaching easy solutions like a true quack.
Tell me Insulin Shock Therapy was a easy cure, for who?
Your 'cures' are curing yourself of us.
Far as I can tell.
I went to my gp bc I was'nt feeling well - he took my bp and became alarmed at how high it was (228 - 198 ) I was admitted to hospital and spent 5 days there - I had X-Rays Blood Tests MRI Scans ECG's - I was in and out of hospital before I finally had a quadruple bypass surgery the surgeon told me if I had'nt gone to see my gp I would've been dead in 6 months - I'm ok now but that really rocked me since I never smoked or drank
Wow Walter. Hope you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Middle of Covid my blood pressure was sitting at around 180/95 and I had consistent nose bleeds. Seeing an endocrinologist for the past year and I’ve gotten it down to 120/90. Still in need of some improvements but being 35 years old that scared the living poo outta me. So glad there are specialists out there to help with these sort of things.
It was cause of the vaccine shot
Yikes! Did they find out why it was so high?
Same here.. one day I started having bad nosebleeds out of nowhere.. i'm talking running faucet nosebleeds.. after about a week of this having one every day I took my BP and it was 177/114... so I drove straight to the ER thinking I was gonna have a heart attack/stroke. They put me on some meds and it's getting better but at 37 y/o that was terrifying!
If you or anyone has episodes like that, it is better if you can get someone to drive you or get a cab to the ER. Driving will actually increase your stress and BP. You don't want to get a stroke or pass out while you are in the driver's seat.
My blood pressure skyrocketed after the jab. You may want to consider that
I got stressed at an old job and my chest felt tight. Went to the ER and it was 211/190. The nurse said she saw people have strokes with much lower. It felt awful. I was about 28 then.
Great talk. When I went to school, we were taught that Systolic elevation in the elderly is expected, especially with atherosclerosis- lowering it too far risks cerebral perfusion. What’s the thought now?
That would be true Auric. Needs to be normal not low. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs but what is normal for a 70 year old, or 80? We used to give up 10 mm systolic per decade- thus 140 systolic over 60years, 150 over 70 etc. What’s the wise Canadian approach?
@@auricgoldfinger8478 Well, in my amateurish opinion, normal is what is normal. :-). On other words, a healthy diet, a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle, while monitoring the overall health, will offer the normal BP - in time (ie. one year). With more than 60% of the population being obese, it makes sense to first reduce the weight. For the ones who cant do that (for whatever reasons), reducing BP by medication may follow a very careful approach, starting very slowly and see what happens. Monitoring BP at home is the key, in my opinion.
To your precise question, I have no clue. I think that answer can be obtained only by a very long-term monitoring of large cohorts and since the lifestyle, diet and overall life conditions change over long periods of time, such statistics have high chances to be irrelevant anyway. Experiments on animals may also offer some guidelines, but it seems like there is little interest in this.
I am not Canadian, but your question sparkles my interest. I apologies for stepping in.
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Thank you for sharing. I'm mid seventy, eat healthy, no addictions, a bit sedentary. If i eat normal (two main meals and a fruit snack), my bp is 150/70, average. The doc tried various meds me but it never would come down to his ideal of 135/80. If i fast for 4 days it'll come down to 120/50. Fortunately i don't fast very much.
I like your 'conventional' wisdom of 10mm per decade; makes much sense. Today it's 'healthier' to sell medications. Problem is, who is it healthier for?
My average blood pressure is 160/90. That is the average taken daily at home over 5 months. I have seen it as high as 205/110. It's been that way for years. I am 58 years old and am taking 3 different blood pressure medications. They don't work so I just stopped taking the medicine, it did not change my blood pressure average without the meds over the next 5 months. My home measurements do coincide with readings at my doctor's office.
Hi Vincent. Seems like they need to search for the cause or try something different. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Look into BPS 50. Go to their website and check them out. My dad had resist hypertension where his meds weren't working. Then he found BPS 50. He's been taking it for 6 weeks now and he's has seen improvement
I have white coat hypertension too. From the Netherlands: greetings to these Canadian doctors. "The heart squeezes the blood out" - the out gave you away😀👍
Ha Kees. Proudly Canadian🇨🇦. Thanks for watching and subscribing
At home my BP is low normal, 105/76. In the medical setting, 166/96. While on BP meds, I had to stop exercise, and my BP went as low as 84/55. I was 54. I quit the BP meds, which resulted in me becoming older a few years later.
Hope it’s ok now Todd
@@TalkingWithDocs Still white coat syndrome, but at home my BP is back to 105/76, and I exercise regularly. No meds. Thanks!
@@toddboothbee1361how thing's going now 😅
@@elliegabriella9784 Great, thanks!
It would have been useful to discuss how to take your blood pressure. Stress, physical strain, and other factors can temporarily raise your levels and might not be concerning.
Hi Neo. We have a video about that
Yeah my blood pressure is always higher at the doctor's office just like they mentioned. I take mine at home every week averaging around 120/70 or so. Had a heart stress test recently and the cardiologist said I have the healthiest heart he has ever seen.
I'm from Montreal, I've been told several times by doctors that 160/ 90 was a good BP just because im 6'7" . Thank God my mum is a nurse she called it BS and helped me to fix my BP issue.
How did she help you lower it
That's too high.
People having b.p too low is just as dangerous.my husband falls to the ground if his b.p goes to low reading 112/58.,.......my b.p for 20 years has sat at 160/95.i feel great at that level.we both take no meds at all.we're way into our 60s.REMEMBER LOW B.P CAN CAUSE DEATH ALSO.just get on with living.
Nonsense.... 160 doesnt automatically mean its too high. As simple as that!
@@Stinktierchenexactly, in the navy I was that pressure, whenever I was at home, it was lower 130/90, fast fwd 13yrs to now it's the same, white coat syndrome... 4:52 Most Doctors need to be educated here...And Learn these words.
This is scary. So many people running off to get meds to lower blood pressure. If I were them I would want to go find out why it is high and try to treat the problem not the symptoms.
Thank you for explaining this and now I finally understand how it works
Glad it helped!
For most of my life, my BP was 140/70. It only went up when I reached 59 years of age and was caring for my aged father, who was a control freak. By that time, my weight had increased from 10 st 7 lb, to over 13 stone, due to not getting the regular exercise I was used to, before caring for my father. I only discovered my raised BP after my father died in 2006. The following year, I started caring for my mother, who had developed Dementia. That was even more stressful than caring for my father. She eventually died in 2017. Since Covid in 2020 - which destroyed my social life - my BP has increased, but has stabilised at about 180/95. That said, I have recently changed medication and am showing an improvement of 150/80, which I am hoping will improve further, as I start exercising again, now that spring is here. My weight has now reduced to 11 st 5 lb since Christmas and is stable to within a couple of pounds.
Keep up the good work
I hope you’re ok. You sound like an incredible son, your parents were lucky to have you ❤
@@stevenlopez1717j I agree.
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I suffer from complex ptsd and have hypertension. My BP sky rockets when I have an episode. I once was clocked by a paramedic after an incident with BP @300/250. They wanted me to go the the ER but I refused as I knew I'd calm down in a few minutes. It's pretty tough maintaining control of yourself at those numbers.
Wow David that is really high. Yes meditation and mindfulness is gaining popularity to control blood pressure. Sorry to hear you are going through this. Wishing you the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Try EMDR buddy. It is non-invasive, easy to do and highly effective. It is approved by the DSM-V so it's safe.
Wow the highest I've ever heard of. I hope you are in a better boat now
I have an anxiety issue and my pressure can get up in the 160’s in the doc office. I overthink it due to health anxiety. I even have to sneak up on it at home or it will be high. The funny thing is that I know exactly when it’s going to be high or normal based on my thoughts and emotions. It’s crazy
Just need to keep it chill dominion. Thanks for watching and subscribing
THIS TOTAL DESCRIBES ME! You couldn't have said it better just 2 nights ago I had extreme anxiety when I seen my pressure 159 / 95. I did not rest before I took it either which I should have. Normally resting its about 125/75. When I got to the ER it was 195/81. Anxiety definitely plays a huge role. I suffer from a panic disorder with extreme health anxiety and agoraphobia. Once during a panic attack my blood pressure was 230 / 120 with a heart rate of 240. Emotions play a huge role
Same here. My doc understands that now. My blood pressure is better at home. Driving in traffic to the doc’s office makes it go high because of the anxiety. I also have chronic pain.
I am the exact same!
Dr. Ken Berry says the reference ranges were initially calculated for people who'd been sitting for an extended period of time to equilibrate, with environmental stressors minimized, and a blood pressure reading over 140/90 with stress and recent exercise isn't cause for concern. I've never had a doctor measure my blood pressure when I wasn't noticeably stressed, and I've frequently had it done with recent exercise.
Yes you need to measure your blood pressure ideally after sitting for 5 min in a comfortable position. Not huge fans of Dr Berry for a host of reasons. All the best
Me too...@@TalkingWithDocs
My doctors are only too pleased to instantly take my BP when I arrive while asking questions and - needless to say it is always quite a bit higher than when I am home - where it is in the mid 120's and 70's....
I recently was in hospital for something unrelated and noted that my BP (on the monitor over the bed) was consistently normal. They STILL prescribed meds for high BP. Money hungry jerks.
you're nuts if you think doctors are prescribing meds for their own gain!
BP meds are also used to stabilize the rhythm of your heart regardless of your BP. Without stabilizing certain arrhythmia your heart can stop suddenly. You might want to ask why u are getting a prescription.
Hi PatBuckleyracecar. We do not think they get paid to prescribe the medication. Did they happen to mention why they were prescribing the medication. Seems odd. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
We would tend to agree Bill S. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
That is exactly what we said Joy! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Man my wife about 20 years ago was admitted to the hospital with some of the highest pressure they ever delt with. Stroke levels. Back then she took Procardia under the tongue and it took 3 weeks to bring it under control. She was in Kidney failure which did not help. Since that time she went on dialysis for 10 years, got a new Kidney from a brother and is now in good health today. I will never forget how bad it was though.
Wow that’s amazing. Glad she is ok
I've had a few instances where my BP meds worked too good and I got dizzy then paased out. The dystolic was 56 one time and 30 another. I was out for a very short period but felt horrible afterwards for about an hour or so.
It can happy especially when you first start. Thanks for watching and subscribing
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You gentlemen are amazing! Thank you for ALL that you do!
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Great to have explanation about blood pressure. My highest was 185/130 before extensive tests diagnosed me with Conns Syndrome. Although I'm on some meds each day changing to a low salt diet, no alcohol, no caffeine and regular exercise helps keep my BP low. In fact after exercise it can be well below 120/80. Last reading was 120/78.
Nice work Stevie. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@Pwilli-hs6yi Search for it. Also known as Hyperaldosteronism - easier to say Conns.
@@Pwilli-hs6yi Conns is hyperaldostronism. It can be caused by tiny tumours in the adrenal glands, or it can be more of a malfunctioning of the adrenal glands. Both cause the adrenal lands to pump out large amounts of aldosterone which regulates the body’s balance of water and sodium (salt), blood volume and blood pressure. My mum has had it for more than 50 years. They told her she wouldn't live to see 50. She's now 83. Back when it was diagnosed all they could do was give you blood pressure meds but the body soon becomes used to those and the blood pressure rises again. Once aldosterone blockers were developed it became a bit easier to control the disease, but there can still be episodes of extreme high blood pressure. It can be familial, and is in my family. Fortunately, I'm not affected.
www.healthdirect.gov.au/conns-syndrome
Hi, I also suffer with Conns syndrome and it went undiagnosed for a very long time.Even though my bp and k are now normal am suffering from effects of very high bp,digestive problems and heart palpitations .I have no energy and feel constantly exhausted.
@@Pwilli-hs6yi ..its an endocrine disorder of the adrenal glands which sit on top of the kidneys.Excess production of the hormone Aldosterone. Usual symptoms very high BP, low potassium and metabolic alkalosis.. Is a dreadful disease to have.
Great video. I was actually at my doctors office (here in western Canada) a couple of days ago and my reading was 123 over 81 with pulse at 92. I also have a BP Reader at home that I set to do 3 passes so it gives a more accurate reading.
Amazing!
My very recent hypertensive crisis (220/113) “urgency” was diagnosed in the ER as Labile Hypertension. Further tests with an Endocrinologist may reveal secondary hypertension. I’m a Vietnam veteran with over 50 years of PTSD anxiety. I’m thinking that my Adrenal glands are exhausted or worse. Thank you for your help.
Welcome G MAN. Thanks for your service. Thanks for watching and subscribing
i had the same numbers
Try EMDR therapy which is drugless, does NOT trigger PTSD and reduces it significantly in clinical practice. Find someone local who does it.
Hi, did you get to see an endo specialist? After years of high bp and Drs fiddling around with meds ,finally diagnosed as secondary hypertension too. Turned out in my case to be Conns syndrome, needed treating urgently. Do you have low potassium levels?
@@patriciamcphail5284 yes, at Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills (Los Angeles). Maybe a tumor in the pituitary gland; have a video conference next week. Hope you’re issues are resolved soon. Potassium levels are okay.
I am 66 years old and am a virtual BP EXPERT--especially my own as I have been measuring it at home for decades. I have several cuffs and I know they are accurate (only use manual ones). My BP can vary at home tremendously. I have a health anxiety problem with some OCD thrown in and I can get obsessive about my BP. When I have gotten "worked up" with fear over anticipated high readings. it will be high, VERY high sometimes, guaranteed. A doctor told me 40 years ago that I was "one of those people" whose brain-body connection is too acute and I have a huge BP response to anxiety. I have gotten systolic readings of 220 at home when at max stress. Believe it or not, other than at stressful times like that, it runs very low--typically say 82/70 or so. Very low pulse pressure of about 12, sometimes less. Strange I guess, but I'm still here and still very fit so I carry on. My BP also shoots through the roof when being measured out in public, including at doctor's offices of course. It is very embarrassing having this nutty reaction. It is not the doctor or nurse making me nervous, but just the fact that it is being measured and the anticipation of their reaction when they see the high reading. I don't go see doctors very often.
Interesting
I believe mine is totally caused by adrenaline dumping over a lifetime. I live in survival mode my whole life. I have had anxiety my whole life and now that I am 68 always worried about dying which causes me more stress. I don't even want to check my BP anymore because it keeps me in constant stress. And I am eating healthy and exercising everyday. I am trying to convince my brain to stop the worrying. What will be will be. Carry on and enjoy life. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. Hugs to all.
@@Karen-nq4ob I hear ya sister. You could be my twin. I haven't quite kicked the OCD BP reading quite yet though, but you ARE RIGHT of course.
thank you for explaining it to me. I went into the emergency room about 10 years ago because I had a pain in my arm and I thought I must have broke it somehow, they took my blood pressure and it was 211/152, now this is a small remote country hospital, the nurse thought I was having a heart attack and rushed me into a room where she hooked me up to a heart monitor. after 4 hours my blood pressure was down to normal so the doctor finally came in the room and told me I could go home as I must have just been anxious about being at the hospital. ???
Seems odd Cindy. Hope you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Cindy get your own blood preassure cuff today. Write your numbers down for a week or2 and get to the doctor. Blood preassure is silent and sneaky.
While this is a very good explanation of what we are measuring, the thing I cannot find anywhere INCLUDING MY DOCTOR is the best practices for how and when to measure. I do know as a chronic pain patient that pain drives my BP much higher than when it is under control. If I take my meds and wait half an hour for them to start working the BP drops drastically and usually down to very good numbers, but once they wear off I am back in the danger range. I hate the thought of staying in bed all day to avoid the pain levels. The other thing that is hard to find is what are the adjustments to the numbers that are considered acceptable based upon age and lifestyle. I am no where near as active at 68 as when I was thirty and a shingle roofer by trade. It does seem that some of my medications cause muscle ache and fatigue that causes me to be less active and one might be my BP medication. I often wonder if I would be better off without the medication if it allowed me to be more active. All of this seems to be a bunch of "trade offs" that are poorly understood and one size fits all is not very helpful.
Hi Mark. There are multiple factors for sure. If your BP is related to pain it would be best to measure when you have your average amount of pain. Ideally sitting for 3-5 minutes before taking it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I ‘ve experienced the white coat syndrome occasionally when going to the dentist or doctors visits. My BP stays down around the 130 over 80 mark but goes up in the 140/150 range when visiting a doctor.
Not too bad Angela
I’m 120 since I walk my dog twice a day. Doing errands, cleaning , laundry , cooking,.. work out , sauna , steam room, lot of physical activities
After a heart attack I measure bp twice a day and medicate so that my bp is generally around 95/60. It is kept low to help my heart recover. Before I got accustomed to the lower bp I had a couple bad days but now I can go about my normal activities without a problem.
Glad you are ok Dan. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I seem to have severe "white coat syndrome," my bp was 171 over something (I only heard the 171, I was in such shock). That was the highest I've ever known it to be. Scary! But every time I go to the doctor it is very high. At home, my bp is anywhere from 111 over 66 to 130 over 74. I've taken it after coffee, exercising, and even arguing with my husband just to see how high it might be. Also, I read that Prozac can increase blood pressure, and I've been on it for years and am thinking of transitioning off it. I have an appt. with my new dr. (new insurance) soon and will address this. with her. But, what in the world is going on at the doctor's?! How can I be that anxious? I don't feel that anxious, it's always shocking - and scary - how high it gets there, and I wonder if there are other places it's soaring that I don't know about.
Oh man Wendy. Hope it gets better. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Stress and pain, can cause the BP to go high too. When you get inside to see your doctor.. Take about 5 deep breaths, through the nose and release it through the mouth. That will calm you and give you a regular BP reading. Good luck.
@@paulao7022 thank you, I'll try that next time.
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Drink a bottle of wine before your appointment.. you’ll be alright.
@@Helmuesi911 Ha!!
Hey Doctors, just found your channel. Thank you guys for talking about blood pressure.
I have been on Lisinoprilz for over 10 years now. Currently at 40 mg. My numbers have been creaping up to around 140/89 in the morning. In the PM they settle in at 132/82. Recently started taking the Lisinoprilz at bed time to see it makes a difference. It does bring both reading down some (135/85) in the AM.
Going to be talking to my cardiologist today about how to lower the numbers even more.
I am a very active 75 year old senior.
Hi Jim. Best of luck. One thing worth trying for 2 weeks is a whole food plant based diet. It will bring it down for sure. No added salt. No processed food. No animal products. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
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Your BP changes all day long, don't let these guys scare you into unnecessary drugs. Research BP and you be the doctor. 140/89 will do no harm. Check it 5 min later and see.
My numbers started to creep up just like yours when I was 50. By the time I was 62 they were 145/95. I felt ok and had no symptoms of anything wrong with me other than that high blood pressure. Then i had an accident. I needed a CAT scan because of this accident. Then they found I had a large mass on my kidney. About the size of a nerf football. I went in for surgery had the mass and kidney removed. The tumor was 5.5 lbs in weight. And it was not cancerous. Thank God. And now my blood pressure is normal age 63 and 120/80.
I had no idea I had this mass growing on my kidney and the only way it was found was with a CAT scan which was done because of a fluke accident that had nothing related what so ever to do with any sort of kidney problem. Even my kidney number prior to surgery were good. So I had no reason to go looking for a tumor. It was found completely by coincident to my unrelated accident. However that tumor was the cause of my higher blood pressure numbers.
Just a heads up, something is causing it and it might be worthwhile to go looking for the cause of your high blood pressure.
@jim I also was on that same med for about 10 years, I had no idea it was the cause of multiple issues that Dr’s said was due to my age. I was on 4 other medications for advanced arthritis, edima, lethargy and muscle weakness. They boosted from 10mg, to 20, it was from a different company and I turned into the Michilen man overnight. Dr had me stop, next day I felt different but still puffy. 2 days in I felt good, on the 3rd day I had all of the energy I had when I was 17. Of course my BP’s went up 50/20 points but my energy, Strength, and all traces of advanced arthritis an SC pain were GONE!
Side effect was to be a slight cough not in my case = I missed out on 10 years of my life due to the side effects and the Dr’s never thought all of those problems e were caused by that medication BUT IT WAS.
My best? effort was 239/157 with a bpm of 144. I'm 185cm tall and just under 100kg. I used to be incredibly fit. I'm 47. My doctor prescribed medications but I was told that my blood pressure will never be able to get down to the nominal 120/80... Within a week of the new medications it measured at 117/79. My heart does very strange things and a cardiologist said he has never seen a heart doing what mine was doing. He has 20 years experience.
First time viewer. This was THE BEST explanation of high blood pressure (of which I suffer from) that I have ever received. I'm on medication now and seem to being alright. I only take my blood pressure now once a month +/-. This is a great addition the Tube! Thankx.
Thanks so much OJ. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you for this video. I have just come across your channel and I am very pleased to have done so. I am a fellow Canadian and there are some things that differ between both Canada and the US, not to mention the rest of the world. So thank you for taking the time to make this channel. Very interesting topics.🙏😷🩺💉🙏
I just started on BP meds about 2 years ago. Never had a problem all my life until I was 64. My mom had it so I figured it could be inherited. Thank you for explaining what it is. Makes sense to me now!
Very welcome Susan
These guys are unprofessional comedians. I'd highly avoid these 3 Muskateers . Geeezus
Same story...never had a problem because I'd never had it checked. In probably had a problem since my 20's
@@edptoblo You sound miserable. Get yourself a sense of humor. Life is short.
Taking meds is not a solution
I loveeeeee the comparaison of watering your garden with a power hose. It really helps understand better!
These guys are bloody brilliant!!! Max thumbs up and a huge thankyou! They even make you laugh... which is probably good for blood pressure too! Subscribed.
I find that my blood pressure varies a lot every time I take it. Taking a mental average is difficult, so if you see a lot of variation, it may be worthwhile to keep a log of BPs, all taken under similar conditions.
Agreed Gary. Take it a lot. Thanks for watching and subscribing
blood pressure is an issue that you don't mess with. Genetic can play a part. my grandma's blood pressure reading was 200/150 on a good day. the drs couldn't get it regulated no matter what they tried. she had a nasty stroke. So I am careful about my blood pressure. I am proud to say that mine is a normal reading which is good for me as mine used to run 88/60 for years. I exercise each day and am on a low salt diet.
Nice work Terri. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Sugar is way worse for blood pressure than salt.. I consume a decent amount of salt and very low sugar.
I had two strokes last year, now on meds. I "experimented" with stopping the meds after 6 months, just to see. Sure enough 3 days later - at home, with my usual BP monitor that I've used for three years and I know to be accurate - I was back up to crazy numbers again, 236/139........So, I simply take my meds every day. All I'm saying, if your regular doctor put you on meds, TAKE THEM.
Good advice David. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Your "test" was faulty....you need to cut down very slowly for a year to wean off pressure meds..then you wait another month to get accurate result....otherwise it will be a wrong number like yours..it's called compensatory bp.....
This video was a year old when I watched it, but I'm throwing my 2 cents in anyway. I started BP medication a couple of years ago when I was in my mid-60s as my readings were getting higher. I'm on a 50mg tablet twice a day. It is my understanding that as one ages, it is common for BP to increase. I monitor it just about every day. One other online doc said that to get a true idea of one's BP, take 4 readings per day for about a week. Morning, noon, evening, and before bedtime. Then average them to get a reading of one's correct BP. Also, I have taken two readings at each time period. The first one is always higher. My doc said this is not unusual. I found that the lowest BP was the one before bedtime and the highest was around noon. Keeping sufficiently hydrated helps to lower BP slightly as well.
So we try to answer all the comments regardless of how old the video is. More readings always better. And yes normal BP does creep up as we age. Lower is always better. Best of luck
Great video- especially to hear from doctors. I’d also love to hear more specific tips in addition to life style changes; perhaps breathing techniques, and how to properly take one’s own bp. I discovered I had not been doing it correctly- so I kept getting false readings. Thank you for addressing this very important health issue!
You are very welcome Karen. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Mine is 102/52
I take deep breaths, through my nose and exhale through my mouth.
Friendly reminder that certain foods can also cause elevated blood pressure, too. People who have chronic hypertension probably shouldn't eat natural black licorice, for instance, because anise seed usually raises blood pressure (same with fennel, which is frequently used in Italian cuisine and meats).
Oh, yeah, and some medications do it, too. Like how the medication I'm currently trying got me up to 132/96 a couple days ago. It's going down, tho, so that's nice.
Thanks for sharing HauntedShadows. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Licorice is terrible for raising BP, I was drinking licorice tea every day, and was at a walk in clinic and the guy told me to go to the ER, instead I got some BP meds. When I got home I realized it was the tea, only because they had talked about licorice and high BP on one of the Canadian news stations.
To bring a realistic prospective to your two videos on the topic of blood pressure, It would be useful to have a video on how to properly measure BP in home and the the office.
That is a great idea Dr Wes! We will add it to the list. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Indeed! I've observed many medical practices using the wrong sized blood pressure cuff, getting a wrong and useless number, often leading to medication recommendations when they are not needed - and cause harm.
I've had someone use a pediatric cuff on a 300 lb woman, and a large-adult cuff on a 100 lb man in my presence - and insist it was all okay when called on this.
Thanks for the video. I wish that people really understood this more. Especially doctors. My first experience was an absolute nightmare of vomiting in the ER parking lot and a doctor that simply medicated me to sleep for 24 hours for my accompanying headache. The next time I was prescribed antipsychotic meds. Each time I was over 200 over 10something. Finally on a fourth visit to the ER the doctor gave me an IV that I considered an absolute miracle, to bring my BP down. I felt the tension and pressure release like 1-2-3 in behind my head and neck. He sent me to another Doc who gave some BP meds and finally after a few years I got a doctor to actually treat the problem. It should NOT take so long to figure out. I literally would have to go to Walmart and measure my BP and ask for headache meds which eventually also quit working. Doctors advertise for everything BUT high BP when that's exactly what they're trying to communicate. Until you encounter it and have to face this issue head on, it's like hitting a brick wall over and over again. If you live through it.
Hope it’s ok now
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Great explanation for what we patients believe to be one of the mysteries of medicine. Thank you!
Very welcome Leonard. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Last time I was in the hospital my blood pressure varied from140/80 to 207/140. No one seemed concerned at all. By taking Magnesium and calcium/zinc every day it is down to 120-130/65/75. No drugs
That’s awesome Robert. Thanks for watching and subscribing
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You guys are my Go To for Understanding the world of all things medical. Brad and Paul you both have hearts of GOLD. May GOD bless you both
That's it! I'm going to Canada.
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Excellent!
Thank you guys. BP was 230 over 144. They got it down. Have to be at doctor on Wednesday to see what tablets and dosage is the way forward. I’m on two but only take halve each a day. Again thank you. From South Africa.
Good luck Shawn in South Africa! Thanks for watching and subscribing
You guys do a great job with your content, and so down to earth.
I think I’ve found my favourite RUclips channel. You blokes are genuinely hilarious. I understand health is serious but you have to laugh at yourself, which you fellas do naturally, along with the easily understood information. Regards from Oz and keep up the good work.
Thanks so much REAL - doing our best! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs Yes you are awesome Docs! Thanks again.
120/80 yeah if youre a 21 year old athlete. It increases with age and lack of movement
Two recommendations from (non-medical) scientist with "high blood pressure" to MDs and particularly Cardiologists on this topic: 1) Studies are needed to see if particular physiologies of people naturally and safely have higher blood pressure than others, "120/80" might not be normal for all. In my particular case, from the very first time my blood pressure was measured in 5th grade 'till now when I am in my 50s if I am not on medication it sits between 140-160/95-100 (in 5th grade , the very first measurement was 150/100). No GP since I came to USA accepted that as normal and I am on medications since my late 30s. But, is it really needed? Nature gifted me with body type counter-indicative of this problem (tall and lean) and I am very physically active. I had several detailed Cardiologist exams (typically EKG, echo-cardiogram and stress test asked by my GP every time I move and I get new GP...). All of them perfectly normal but everytime Docs want the pressure lower... Shouldn't there be a range of "normal" just as with height and weight? 2) Modern tendencies to check BP only expeditiously with automated machines should be questioned. Aside of "white coat syndrome" there is obvious inconsistency, sometimes dramatic with these machines. I typically get almost insane results on every first automated try (ex, just recently, while in perfect real condition machine at my dentist determined I had 245/185 BP... Manual attempt by the Doc,... and it was 130/100,.... and this happens regularly for me)! These systems must be re-examined and their engineering re-done.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Thank you so much for this!! I so appreciate your thoughts because I tend to agree. You have helped to put my mind at rest! (even if it's just for a little while!)
Same here, I've always been above normal as a child. I had the same thing at the orthodontist getting a tooth pulled, they had ancient chair with a BP cuff that the plastic was actually hardened from age.. I was 215/125, there was no way in hell I trusted that machine, they wouldn't pull the tooth because of it.. Came back on meds when I measured it a neat 125/78 before going in, and again 220/130, so they put me under and said that my bp didn't get lower than 135/85 when I was passed out.. I call BS!!
Would you guys consider doing a video on blood pressure, heart rate and perfusion pressure as relates to pulse oximitry? Great video!
Yes we will add it to the list KittyKong. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi there,
Im in Australia, so I’m not sure if it’s different here. Last year, my BP went up to 203/103. The hospital did have trouble getting it down & my troponin levels were a touch too high (I did end up having a MINOR heart attack at the age of 46) & whilst my BP is still a bit high (170 (ish)/ 90 (ish) and after changing my meds 3 times, we are still having trouble keeping it down. We will get there though
Hope they get it down Teresa. Thanks for watching and subscribing
On an empty stomach: One clove of chopped garlic, one tsp fresh lemon or lime juice, one tsp good quality olive oil, a dash of cayenne pepper and a hint of apple cider vinegar. One week on, one week off. I swear, it works!
@@breal7277sorry for interrupting here,may I know how long it last 😅
On February 2nd my blood pressure at the ER was 155/110. It has been slightly higher a few times. Plus I had tachycardia. Normally my bp is low and pulse high, because I have Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. My bp has been as low as 96/88, 98/60 & pulse 149 to 150 & as low as 39 to 44. The ER wasn’t concerned. I had pneumonia. Only one ER doctor was concerned and told me to get to a cardiologist, bc my ECG was abnormal. He’s the only one that had been honest with me. At that time just last year toward the end of the year, he put me in observation. I didn’t have pneumonia then. I’ve been getting pneumonia quite often.
Hope you get it figured out
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you. I believe my doctor may send me to a new cardiologist. That or I may have to go back to The Cleveland Clinic.
Taking Entresto and a blood thinner after Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. The Cardiologist in the hospital said it was “the biggest clot he had ever seen”. Have Atrial Flutter and an Ejection Fraction of 35-40. My Cardiologist has me logging my BP. I’ve always had BP a little lower than the classic 120/60. Now my BP is usually between 116/@65 and @123/@77. Feeling good 1 month after they removed the clot. Still taking it pretty easy. The doctors, nurses and everyone in the hospital literally saved my life. I’m very grateful!!
Wow Jeff that is a scary diagnosis. Glad you are still with us!! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Yes I found this interesting, it took my doctor to find 3 different pills to control my pressure, now its perfect .I tried behavioral modifications and diet too without much luck so at least we have it under control now.Thanks for your video you guys are awesome!
Thanks so much Steve. Glad you are doing ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
In Europe it's very popular to use Hawthorne berry tea to regulate blood pressure. Me and my Father in law use it with really good success. It automatically raises blood pressure and lowers it.
It brings it around the 120/80 without doing anything special.
my highest over the past 5 years was 225 over 120 when i went to the GP and they made me lie down for 4 hours with an ECG to 90 over 50 when chilling out, it is usually about 125 over 75 when checked at my hospital which is currently every 3 weeks. It's called stress or nerves and I'm 74 years of age
Wow Michael. Thanks for watching and subscribing
You guys are awesome and great to watch but more so the skills and dedication of doctors have Always Impressed me as humanitarians. Thank you so much for your dedication in this show.
Wow, thank you!
Was hoping to see more discussion in your video about what activities raise your blood pressure and how to properly take your blood pressure and how long you should be at rest before you do so I believe when your heart rate is raised that also raises your blood pressure running heavy lifting chopping wood bicycling climbing stairs or ladders just would be interesting to hear someone else's perspective on how blood pressure can change in these cases people that are extremely well fit won't see as large of a change in pressure and those who are less physically fit will see more change in pressure time it takes for heart rate to return to normal based on physical fitness I will keep watching thanks for the video
Hi Topher. Yes at least 5 minutes and some studies say up to 25 min to fully stabilize. And obviously no rigorous activity just prior. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Cortisol spikes and high Chol, which can form plaque if your diet is even average in sugars. Want to rais your blood pressure? Join a political chatroom. Watch the news. Believe everything they say. Get mad, and don't ever forgive your adversaries, instead get even. Drink lots of beer and smoke the J's . this will take 10 years off your life// but if you laugh every day, forgive your enemies, and do the opposite.. you add years. Trust in the Lord, and not the world. He has never let me down
Was recently on a call for an elderly woman with diagnosed high bp but hadn’t taken her meds in a long time. Bp was 260/160, highest I’ve seen yet. Me and my partner didn’t believe ourselves the first time we took it.
Wow that’s high
my gf was up at 250/180... those numbers Scare the doctors as you could Pop at any moment and have a dissection... terrifyingly high numbers....
I went to the hospital on March 14 with shaking, heart palpitations, fast heartbeats, sweating too much, and shortness of breath. On the first reading, my heart rate was over 167 and my blood pressure was 160/112, while on the second reading, it was 199/115. In a blood test, they diagnosed me with overactive thyroid, and I had to take medication and have blood work every month. The staff at the hospital were so kind and helpful, thank you for explaining everything to me. I live in Alberta, Canada. 🇨🇦😎thank you for explaining blood pressure
Very welcome. Hope you are ok now
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Once I start the medicine, I'll be fine. i had this for a long time, thinking it might be dehydration or low blood sugar. i did had dehydration and thyroid diagnosed in the er. can you do an infertility video and what can cause infertility like autoimmune and thyroid problems.
christ on a tiny bike... iv been checking mine and it read over 3 readings.. 192 over 126....173 over 112...then 173 over 111... and i feel fine?
same thing happin to me march 11 1am woke up fast heart rate! took 50 mg beta blocker not sure hw fast my heart was going easy 140hbp, or higher checked bp then put me on ekg over 1 hr heart slowed down 78 to 85 hbpm bp 134/90/95 hr 78 went home checked bp omron 157/102 like wtf average is 135 140/85/90
@@oliverfalcao5844 my shakiness, heart palpitations, fast heartbeats, sweating too much and shortness of breath was going on for 5-6 months i went to the ER because it was getting worse as days went by. my meds are working so thats good. maybe get it check out. all the best.
I have hardcore anxiety and I’m fat but the highest I’ve ever seen my BP is 130/80 (at the doctor’s while panicking) and it’s often in the 90s at home… can’t explain that but I got lucky I guess. Working on losing weight to hopefully stay that way.
Edit - holy shit I just realized Dr Zalzal is my dad’s orthopaedic surgeon and Dr. Heffernan is my grandfather’s cardiologist. Small world lmao. Congrats on the RUclips side hustle!