Very worried

[Sprinterknot]

How to see a specialist about BP as GP dismissive and concerned

[Hatchjd]

The quickest and easiest way is to see a cardiologist privately. It will cost about £150 - £200 and his recomendations will be sent back to your GP and follow up can be on the NHS.

You often dont need a GP referral if you are a cash paying patient.

[Kristicats in reply to Hatchjd]

You may also have to pay for an ecg or scan .

[stevejb1810 in reply to Kristicats]

Highly likely and between £300-400

[Sprinterknot in reply to Hatchjd]

Thank you, GP no help all last year with a thousand pounds bill. its a working waiting game.

[Prada47]

Hello Sprinter

What is your B P do you know ?? and are you getting any symptoms of High B P only asking trying to Help and save you £ 200 !!!

Regards

[Sprinterknot in reply to Prada47]

Hello, BP is 160/82 average for a year plus. GP only tablets which create side affects. How do I push for a specialist

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Sprinterknot]

Hi Sprinterknot

Here are the NICE guidelines regarding Blood pressure treatment

nice.org.uk/guidance/ng136

Have you had your BP monitored over a couple of days as you BP can vary during the day.

A specialist may well offer treatment through medication too.

Many heart drugs do cause side effects most wear off with time.

The BHF has this information about how you can help manage your blood pressure

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

[Sprinterknot in reply to Milkfairy]

Thanks Milkfairy, GP surgery here is a pain to book. I have BP but no real help to wiggle through the range, ten minutes appointment. Just would like a look at which would be good for me. Internet is good.