I have been diagnosed with hypertension, and have secondary pulmonary hypertension also Systemic Lupus and COPD. I am having blood pressure readings lately example: 113/109 pulse 68. The systolic is in the normal range but the diastolic is constantly high. I am on BP meds; Cartia XT 240mg; Dyazide 37.5/25mg; Plaqvix 75 mg; Vytorin 20/10mg. Any ideas why I could be having the high dyastolic number? Thanks for your help.
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Q: Any ideas as to why I could be having the high diastolic number?
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4/28/12 12:27pm
Hi DantMan16,
Possible causes of high diastolic blood pressure vary. Below are a few possibilities, but I recommend working with your doctor to investigate the cause in your situation.
- Obesity
- Poor diet
- Smoking, alcohol use
- Kidney issues
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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