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Personally I'm 71 with Hypertension since age 65. It was first discovered to be 210 when I went for my first Medicare checkup. I've been taking Lisinopril since, and maintain it at 120-125. My doctor doesn't like it over 120. PERIOD.
Anyone 91 claiming they "feel great" (with 160 BP) is because they are still alive! I would think 160 is not good myself. When my Ex lived here in transition, my BP was at 160 and I felt on the verge of a cardiac event daily. I was also 30 lbs. over.
Once I got the Ex into his own place about a year ago, my BP dropped overnight to 120. My Lisinopril RX was cut in half. He should see his Doctor for sure. He is in denial big time.
My mother at 95 has 160/60 and she on medicine for high blood pressure and it still has not changed. When she had a stay in the hospital and they gave her medicine to lower her blood pressure causing her to become dizzy, heart beat became irregular and she was always freezing cold. It is not necessarily bad for your father, but his doctor needs to monitor him on a regular basic.
To Alva, prayers to you. Radiation therapy can be a rugged challenge but life saving treatment that we are now blessed with. That and prayers = miracles. Keep us posted.
Only his doctor can answer your question. Yes, your father could have a "baseline" blood pressure which is higher than the standard, but if 160 is his norm, that's too high. But, just because he feels fine, does not mean high blood pressure is not a problem.
The reason that Hypertension is called the "silent killer" is because people ignore their symptoms, or some people do not experience noticeable symptoms. 140/90 is commonly considered high blood pressure.
BP norms for any person is something to be discussed with his/her doctor.
Interestingly my moderate to high pressure went away when I started on Vitamin D (per doctor advice for an entirely different reason, radiation therapy). Now I am hearing "it's a thing". People who start on Vitamin D are often seeing lower pressures. They say it only happens if you have a deficit in D, but that most elderly DO have due to their not being out in the sunshine a whole lot. Who knew. This old retired RN sure didn't. Could be coincidental. Who knows. But whatever the reason I'll take it.
Back to you. Do discuss important medical issues with the experts involved. A positing of such questions to a forum of strangers may result in a bunch of wildly varied and dingy responses (such as "Take vitamin D, why don't you").
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for strokes. Strokes stink. I suggest that your father have an appointment with his health-care provider and find out the pros and cons of treating the high blood pressure and not treating the high blood pressure.
This is a high. Feeling fine has nothing to do with high blood pressure. Its a silent killer. You need to call his doctor.
"A blood pressure reading of less than 140/90 mm Hg is often considered a reasonable target for a 91-year-old, though some doctors recommend a target of less than 130/80 mm Hg for healthy older adults."
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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My doctor doesn't like it over 120. PERIOD.
Anyone 91 claiming they "feel great" (with 160 BP) is because they are still alive! I would think 160 is not good myself. When my Ex lived here in transition, my BP was at 160 and I felt on the verge of a cardiac event daily. I was also 30 lbs. over.
Once I got the Ex into his own place about a year ago, my BP dropped overnight to 120. My Lisinopril RX was cut in half. He should see his Doctor for sure. He is in denial big time.
Yes, your father could have a "baseline" blood pressure which is higher than the standard, but if 160 is his norm, that's too high.
But, just because he feels fine, does not mean high blood pressure is not a problem.
Interestingly my moderate to high pressure went away when I started on Vitamin D (per doctor advice for an entirely different reason, radiation therapy). Now I am hearing "it's a thing". People who start on Vitamin D are often seeing lower pressures. They say it only happens if you have a deficit in D, but that most elderly DO have due to their not being out in the sunshine a whole lot. Who knew. This old retired RN sure didn't. Could be coincidental. Who knows. But whatever the reason I'll take it.
Back to you. Do discuss important medical issues with the experts involved. A positing of such questions to a forum of strangers may result in a bunch of wildly varied and dingy responses (such as "Take vitamin D, why don't you").
"A blood pressure reading of less than 140/90 mm Hg is often considered a reasonable target for a 91-year-old, though some doctors recommend a target of less than 130/80 mm Hg for healthy older adults."