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Hi all,
Some time ago I was diagnosed with hypertension. I'm 23 y/o and in fairly
good condition, so I found my elevated BP worrisome. Medical testing
(abdominal USG, EKG, cardiac echo test) did not show any significant
abnormalities. I also underwent 24 hr pressure measurement.
Systolic/diastolic BP during the day varied between 188/112 and 133/91,
avgBP 155/92. I could observe no (or very small) correlation with HR. During
the night avgBP was 129/73.
I reckon that this elevated BP has a neurotic background. What's more my
parents suffer from hypertension, so it all seems "logical". However I'm
very much concerned about why it shoed up so early.
I practice many sport activities, mainly mountain and road cycling.
Occasionally I take part take part in local cycling competition
(cross-country races, 1-1,5h of maximal effort).
Can I safely compete? Are there any medications you'd suggest to lower blood
pressure without affecting physical performance and cardiac rhythm? Is there
any way to treat/cure such thing? Thanks in advance for any
help/suggestions/kind words J.
All the best,
Lechu
Some time ago I was diagnosed with hypertension. I'm 23 y/o and in fairly
good condition, so I found my elevated BP worrisome. Medical testing
(abdominal USG, EKG, cardiac echo test) did not show any significant
abnormalities. I also underwent 24 hr pressure measurement.
Systolic/diastolic BP during the day varied between 188/112 and 133/91,
avgBP 155/92. I could observe no (or very small) correlation with HR. During
the night avgBP was 129/73.
I reckon that this elevated BP has a neurotic background. What's more my
parents suffer from hypertension, so it all seems "logical". However I'm
very much concerned about why it shoed up so early.
I practice many sport activities, mainly mountain and road cycling.
Occasionally I take part take part in local cycling competition
(cross-country races, 1-1,5h of maximal effort).
Can I safely compete? Are there any medications you'd suggest to lower blood
pressure without affecting physical performance and cardiac rhythm? Is there
any way to treat/cure such thing? Thanks in advance for any
help/suggestions/kind words J.
All the best,
Lechu