Hypertension - Revision history

Natalie.Murray@anthonynolan.org: /* NB */

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Frances.Sarkari@anthonynolan.org: /* Acceptability at CT / Work-Up */

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Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

Frances.Sarkari@anthonynolan.org at 12:52, 29 July 2025

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−	==~~=NB=~~==	+	==Note==
	In the past donors were advised to hold ACEi for apheresis however there is no suggestion of increased risk to healthy donors continuing therefore this has been removed after JMAC discussion June 2026.		In the past donors were advised to hold ACEi for apheresis however there is no suggestion of increased risk to healthy donors continuing therefore this has been removed after JMAC discussion June 2026.

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	====Date of Last Update====		====Date of Last Update====
	8th July 2026		8th July 2026
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		+	===NB===
		+	In the past donors were advised to hold ACEi for apheresis however there is no suggestion of increased risk to healthy donors continuing therefore this has been removed after JMAC discussion June 2026.

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	If a donor has persistently raised readings, this should be repeated on a separate occasion by a GP or other healthcare professional. If the blood pressure is then found to be within acceptable limits, the donor may be cleared to donate. Otherwise they should be temporarily deferred until the hypertension has been managed and treatment instigated if necessary.		If a donor has persistently raised readings, this should be repeated on a separate occasion by a GP or other healthcare professional. If the blood pressure is then found to be within acceptable limits, the donor may be cleared to donate. Otherwise they should be temporarily deferred until the hypertension has been managed and treatment instigated if necessary.
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−	In the past donors were advised to hold ACEi for apheresis however there is no suggestion of increased risk to healthy donors continuing therefore this has been removed after JMAC discussion June 2026.

	==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==		==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==

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 A threshold of 150/95 is set at donor workup, which equates to stage 2 hypertension. Above this level the donor should be deferred and the hypertension investigated. High blood pressure readings at work-up should be repeated at least twice on the same occasion.
 If a donor has persistently raised readings, this should be repeated on a separate occasion by a GP or other healthcare professional. If the blood pressure is then found to be within acceptable limits, the donor may be cleared to donate. Otherwise they should be temporarily deferred until the hypertension has been managed and treatment instigated if necessary.
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 th July 2026

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	A threshold of 150/95 is set at donor workup, which equates to stage 2 hypertension. Above this level the donor should be deferred and the hypertension investigated. High blood pressure readings at work-up should be repeated at least twice on the same occasion.		A threshold of 150/95 is set at donor workup, which equates to stage 2 hypertension. Above this level the donor should be deferred and the hypertension investigated. High blood pressure readings at work-up should be repeated at least twice on the same occasion.
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		+	In the past donors were advised to hold ACEi for apheresis however there is no suggestion of increased risk to healthy donors continuing therefore this has been removed after JMAC discussion June 2026.

	If a donor has persistently raised readings, this should be repeated on a separate occasion by a GP or other healthcare professional. If the blood pressure is then found to be within acceptable limits, the donor may be cleared to donate. Otherwise they should be temporarily deferred until the hypertension has been managed and treatment instigated if necessary.		If a donor has persistently raised readings, this should be repeated on a separate occasion by a GP or other healthcare professional. If the blood pressure is then found to be within acceptable limits, the donor may be cleared to donate. Otherwise they should be temporarily deferred until the hypertension has been managed and treatment instigated if necessary.

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	Controlled with medication.		Controlled with medication.
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−	~~Patients taking ACE Inhibitors for BM only unless 24-72 hour washout period is considered safe for the donor. This is due to an increased risk of atypical reaction during apheresis.~~

	====Unacceptable====		====Unacceptable====

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-==Acceptability at CT / Work-Up==
+==Acceptability at VT / Work-Up==
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	====Date of Last Update====		====Date of Last Update====
−	30th ~~July~~ 2025	+	30th June 2025