Re: Re: Systolic BP measurement and stroke

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In HTNers the BP rises farther in exercise testing than in normotensives.

The sitting number is useful when comparing to others or to the standard, but personally, I like to know what my "real" BP is doing.

Often docs take what I call Up and Around (UAL) level, ie, I measure it when I first sit down. That will compare to the doc's office reading - usually they don't allow enough time.

Another thing I like to do is take it first thing in the morning in supine position. I've noticed that reading will come close to the rested reading after exercise.

All a game really, IF I take my BP med consistently.

Having all those numbers means if I see a diff from what I expect, then I look for why.

A 55yo friend of mine has now recovered from his stroke mostly, but can hardly shake hands. He could move the arm at the shoulder, after maybe 9 months. Walks with a cane, but gets around otherwise.

Stroke is the most debilitating thing to watch I can imagine, especially because it's probably preventable. It usually happens when folks don't take their meds seriously.

Regards.

[ ] Re: Systolic BP and Vitamin D - Episode 5

Hi JW:Are you saying here that the reading of BP you get while exercising is a better indicator of health than the normal 'after five minutes sitting rested'?If so, more information would be appreciated. Rodney.>> I tracked BP for 16 yrs closely, and kept notebook records of what I ate, what I did to correlate with BP. Including during treadmill exercise. Actually I stop to measure it seated, then get back on. I do that at 10 min intervals, 0.5 miles. I've done that before eating, after eating, after eating a high fat meal, you name it. I wore out one treadmill in 2 yrs. > The exercise rise is far more important to me than seated, rested. >

[Guest guest]

In HTNers the BP rises farther in exercise testing than in normotensives.

The sitting number is useful when comparing to others or to the standard, but personally, I like to know what my "real" BP is doing.

Often docs take what I call Up and Around (UAL) level, ie, I measure it when I first sit down. That will compare to the doc's office reading - usually they don't allow enough time.

Another thing I like to do is take it first thing in the morning in supine position. I've noticed that reading will come close to the rested reading after exercise.

All a game really, IF I take my BP med consistently.

Having all those numbers means if I see a diff from what I expect, then I look for why.

A 55yo friend of mine has now recovered from his stroke mostly, but can hardly shake hands. He could move the arm at the shoulder, after maybe 9 months. Walks with a cane, but gets around otherwise.

Stroke is the most debilitating thing to watch I can imagine, especially because it's probably preventable. It usually happens when folks don't take their meds seriously.

Regards.

[ ] Re: Systolic BP and Vitamin D - Episode 5

Hi JW:Are you saying here that the reading of BP you get while exercising is a better indicator of health than the normal 'after five minutes sitting rested'?If so, more information would be appreciated. Rodney.>> I tracked BP for 16 yrs closely, and kept notebook records of what I ate, what I did to correlate with BP. Including during treadmill exercise. Actually I stop to measure it seated, then get back on. I do that at 10 min intervals, 0.5 miles. I've done that before eating, after eating, after eating a high fat meal, you name it. I wore out one treadmill in 2 yrs. > The exercise rise is far more important to me than seated, rested. >