My mom is 60 and has been healthy, but she her systolic pressure has been elevated.? -

She has been on a blood pressure medicine (I don t know which one), but it did not lower her systolic. She has eliminated salt, alcohol and fried foods. She has also increased her exercise. Her BMI and cholesterol levels are exactly where they should be, so it is confusing. I researched Isolated Systolic Hypertension, but it still does not really fit. Her doctor does not seem to think that it is that serious, but it bothers me. My two questions are: Do you have any suggestions for what this may be or places of research? Why hasn t the medicine worked?

You are correct many cases have high systolic BP, but it comes down with time, however an anxiety pill solvers the problem. I have come across several and they do very well e.g 180/80mm Hg, the patient didn t have a good night sleep, your doctor will come out with the solution.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be genetic so this could be the case with your mom. That being said, she is doing the right thing by trying to control it through lifestyle changes... being healthier overall is a good thing! Her doctor may try her on a different medication. Some additional information can be found here: luck to you and your mom.

The mean blood pressure is a lot more important than just the systolic. As long as the medication has decreased her mean pressure, and her systolic is within acceptable range, her risk of complications is low.