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robert007 · 05-23-2007, 07:37 AM

Quite recently I was conversing with a coworker and she indicated HBP and High Cholesterol medications should be prescribed by a cardiologist and not the regular internist. Is this true? Secondly she indicated a relative was in the hospital for HBP figures of 500/400, Is this possible? Finally what BP and Cholesterol range should one have to become worried? Just a ball point. Thanks All

TomsGirl2you · 05-23-2007, 10:39 AM

It is not necessary to go to a cardiologist for high B/P or high cholesterol. Internal medicine doctors are also trained specifically on managing these issues. I myself have never heard of a B/P of 500/400. I [removed] thought that a blood pressure of that magnitude was incompatible with life.

Your B/P should not be higher than 140/90 in a resting state. Recommended total cholesterol level should be below 200 but a lot depends on your HDL and LDL cholesterol levels as well. Hope this helps!

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