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There are cases of isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly which simply means that the higher reading of the blood pressure is above 140 and lower reading diastolic blood pressure is below 90. This can be dangerous as it can cause stroke, heart disease, chronic kidney disease and dementia
Blood pressure is typically measured as two numbers – the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure. The blood pressure caused by the heart beating is called systolic and the blood pressure between the beats or when the heart is at rest is called diastolic. 120/80 reading is considered normal and that means 120 is the systolic blood pressure reading.
Isolated Systolic Hypertension Causes
Age, obesity, smoking and diabetes are some the most common causes of isolated systolic hypertension (ISH). However it is not necessary that all people with these risk factors will have isolated systolic hypertension.
Generally as we age our systolic blood pressure rises and after 55 there are very high probabilities of getting systolic blood pressure above 140. About 65 percent of people over the age of 60 with high blood pressure have isolated systolic hypertension.
Occasionally cases of isolated systolic hypertension in young adults have been recorded but incidences are very low.
Isolated Systolic Hypertension Symptoms
As with other types of high blood pressures the patients of isolated systolic hypertension do not have any symptoms. It can go unnoticed for days, weeks, months or even years.
It generally gets noticed when your systolic blood pressure is consistently read higher over a period by your doctor.
Headaches and lack general feeling of wellness can be experienced as the symptoms of isolated systolic hypertension in some people.
Treatment for Isolated Systolic Hypertension
While isolated systolic hypertension cannot be cured once it has developed, it can be controlled.
Early treatment of isolated systolic hypertension can save life and improve quality of life. Lifestyle change can bring significant improvements in cases of isolated systolic high blood pressure.
Isolated systolic hypertension treatment options no different than they, are for all the other types of high blood pressure. Even various natural home remedies for high blood pressure will be as effective.
The problem with most blood pressure medication is that it reduces both the blood pressure and in elderly people when diastolic blood pressure naturally goes down any further reduction in diastolic blood pressure can cause heart attack.
Simple Lifestyle changes such as reduction in sedentary lifestyle and regular daily 40 minutes of brisk walk have worked well for the treatment of isolated systolic hypertension.
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