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My (almost) 18 year old went in for blood work/a blood pressure reading today. His blood pressure was 200. . It was never high(it was tested multiple times over the years) until less than a year ago. However, it hasn't been high every time he's had it tested(usually at specialist) and one time it was high upon arrival and normal by the time he left(was 3 hr appt). It was normal when it was tested at the end of October, if my memory is correct.
I'm very concerned. However, his blood work was absolutely perfect. No kidney damage. Nothing. I was shocked, given how high his pressure was. The vet is looking into it but the concern with giving him medication is that his heart rate is extremely low(70). He has a 3rd degree AV block(for about 4 years? Now), an arrythmia, chronic respiratory issues, and a history of neurological events.
His appetite is great & he's happy/loving to myself/his brothers but I'm concerned that he's having, at the very least, headaches from the high BP. He has been waking me up/showing other signs that he could be affected. However, I've previously been told that he might not be experiencing the elevation at home.
I've scheduled him for holter monitoring(through internal medicine specialist; not a cardiologist, though I'm considering bringing him out of state to see one again) and I'm waiting to hear back from his regular vet for other recommendations. I know his situation is unique but I'd like to hear of any suggestions/experiences with high BP.
I'm very concerned. However, his blood work was absolutely perfect. No kidney damage. Nothing. I was shocked, given how high his pressure was. The vet is looking into it but the concern with giving him medication is that his heart rate is extremely low(70). He has a 3rd degree AV block(for about 4 years? Now), an arrythmia, chronic respiratory issues, and a history of neurological events.
His appetite is great & he's happy/loving to myself/his brothers but I'm concerned that he's having, at the very least, headaches from the high BP. He has been waking me up/showing other signs that he could be affected. However, I've previously been told that he might not be experiencing the elevation at home.
I've scheduled him for holter monitoring(through internal medicine specialist; not a cardiologist, though I'm considering bringing him out of state to see one again) and I'm waiting to hear back from his regular vet for other recommendations. I know his situation is unique but I'd like to hear of any suggestions/experiences with high BP.