21Oct/106
What does it mean when Blood Pressure on the Left is significantly higher than on the right?
I have been monitoring my blood pressure, and it's been running around 160/100 on the left side, but is around 135/90 on the right. My resting heart rate is around 100 to 120. I feel no symptoms except for a slight headache and occasional lightheadedness. I am 46 and have a hx of high cholesterol and triglycerides.
October 21st, 2010 - 13:43
normally there are a difference up to 10 mm Hg bt. both arms, but in your case it’s not, and this couldn’t be due to hypertension alone, so you to ask for medical help as soon as you can, 1st to make sure that there are real difference and 2nd to find a diagnosis if the difference is confirmed because this is usually caused by many thing which might be congenital for example coartication of the aorta and thinning of 1 of the subclavian, axillary, or brachial arteries.or could be Acquired arterial conditions include aortic dissection, atheroma, thrombus, embolu
i wish you the best of luck, and really hope to go and ask medical help
October 21st, 2010 - 13:43
if your resting heart rate is that high you should see a doctor
October 21st, 2010 - 13:43
Way too high on either side. Are you on meds for high BP. If your not, you need to be and if you are you need to have them adjusted. Get in to see your doctor and talk.
October 21st, 2010 - 13:43
definitely consult a doctor.
October 21st, 2010 - 13:43
Make sure you are resting for a few minutes and not moving while the blood pressure cuff is working, this can throw off your reading.
A normal bp is at, around or under 120/80. If your readings remain as high as you have stated, it’s best that you talk to a dr. about keeping your blood pressure at bay by reducing salt intake, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle and, if necessary, medication :(
October 21st, 2010 - 13:43
Your blood pressure is too high on either side and your heart rate is too fast. You need to seek professional medical attention in this matter. Dropping your weight and lowering your salt intake will help to decrease your blood pressure along with taking medications that will lower it and to address your history of high cholesterol there are statins that will lower that along with dietary changes.
However the symptoms you describe of feeling lightheaded (dizzy or faint) and having a headache are indications of something much more alarming and need to be addressed immediately before you find yourself being wheeled into an emergency room by paramedics. Good luck and get going.