Suggest treatment for high blood pressure after a massive heart attack
Patient: hi i had a massive heart attack at 40.and had three stents put in since then.im on heart meds that was nine years ago.my blood as never been up  in that nine years the top number i just check it and its 154 over 84.like i said thats the first time yet .its been like this of and on for three weeks Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely control your systolic blood pressure below 140mmHg. For this strict salt restriction in diet is needed. You are taking your cardiac drugs since 8 years. So you may need high dose of some antihypertensive drug or you may need additional antihypertensive drug too. Make sure that you are taking newer beta blocker (metoprolol) because it is having excellent effect in post angioplasty patient. It reduces heart damage and also control blood pressure. So discuss all these with your heart doctor and start treatment accordingly. Avoid stress and tension, if you are having stressful life. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.