Suggest alternative medication for high blood pressure with aneurysm
Patient: my mother is 76 yrs old and is currently on blood pressure medicines. she had a stint put in her aortic vein several yrs ago and since then the dr. s have found another aneurism. her primary care physician added a new bp med last week which so far has not helped to lower her blood pressure. what should I do? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  If blood pressure is not decreased then it may be controlled by alternate medicine otherwise it may cause dissection of aorta. In aneurysmal patients may be used beta blockers or nitroprusside to control blood pressure. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you with alternate medicine.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu