You did the right thing by getting medical attention.
If your blood pressure rises above 145/90, please call the cardiologist's office right away. Likewise a heart rate greater than 95 warrants a call.
Like your cousin, I am concerned about your vision.
High blood pressure can place a strain on the blood vessels in the eyes. HBP can cause the blood vessels to either narrow or bleed when they are subjected to too much blood pressure force. Also, the optic nerve may swell, reducing the ability to see well.
Using an opthalmoscope, a healthcare professional can look at the network of tiny capillaries on the retina to evaluate the condition of the blood vessels in the eyes. Managing blood pressure is the only way to treat hypertensive retinopathy. The damage is increases with time, so the longer it goes untreated, the higher the likelihood of permanent damage.
Yana, one option is to schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist.
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Hello Yana,
You did the right thing by getting medical attention.
If your blood pressure rises above 145/90, please call the cardiologist's office right away. Likewise a heart rate greater than 95 warrants a call.
Like your cousin, I am concerned about your vision.
High blood pressure can place a strain on the blood vessels in the eyes. HBP can cause the blood vessels to either narrow or bleed when they are subjected to too much blood pressure force. Also, the optic nerve may swell, reducing the ability to see well.
Using an opthalmoscope, a healthcare professional can look at the network of tiny capillaries on the retina to evaluate the condition of the blood vessels in the eyes. Managing blood pressure is the only way to treat hypertensive retinopathy. The damage is increases with time, so the longer it goes untreated, the higher the likelihood of permanent damage.
Yana, one option is to schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist.
Regards,
December 22, 2015 - 10:17amMaryann
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