Dear Cleveland Clinic Physicians,
Background: Age 64; Present Daily Medications: Atenonol(50mg), Vasotec(20 mg), Hydrochlorothiazide(25mg), Imdur(30mg), Lipitor(20mg), Aspirin(81mg). Daily exercise: 30 minutes of jogging. Present lipid levels: LDL 40, HDL 59, Triglycerides 55, total cholesterol 110. Stentless angioplasty performed on LAD 7 years ago. Yearly nuclear stress tests all with similar and normal results.
For the past few days(approximately 3 or 4) I have noticed an increase in my systolic blood pressure to a level about 165; normally the highest level of the systolic had been in the 120-135 range. Of course the pressure varies throughout the day for example:
Two hours after jogging: 100/65; two hours later: 135/70; two hours later it may peak at 165/80 then during the late afternoon it will decline to 120/70. Is the beginning of systolic creep due to aging? Are there any drugs on the market that target systolic blood pressure and do not effect diastolic pressures? Can it possibly be a different generic from the pharmacy, if so what of the above drugs would most likely effect the higher systolic pressure?
Thanks - Cody