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I want to check my blood pressure.. because i feel it high most of the time..so which doctor i have to consult??
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Any local doctor or genral physician MD,or u youself by OMERON spyhgmomanometer. But according to your age it seems lil not possible. Ok.
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Dr. Asad Raza
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
HTN, benign
SX â Often none, HA, n/v, seizure, visual, CP, SOB.
PE â Eyes (retinopathy), CV, Full.
BP Stage 1: > 140/90 (monotherapy).
BP Stage 2: > 160/100 (two meds).
Next Steps
DX â Standard Panel. CBC, CMP, Lipids, U/A w/ MAU, HbA1C, TSH/FT4, Vit D, PSA (if male). EKG, UDS, Renal U/S. if nec Echo, CXR (LVH), CT Head.
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TX â Approach: Stage 1: HCTZ 12.5 to 50 mg orally once daily, OR Benazepril 10-40 mg orally once daily (Diabetic patient, inc MAU), OR Metoprolol 50 mg orally (regular-release) twice daily (if HR is high), OR Amlodipine 2.5 mg PO QD (older patient, PVD, CAD).
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