Difference between revisions of "Hypertension"
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| − | A threshold of 150/95 is set at donor workup, which equates to stage 2 hypertension. Above this | + | 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 12:51, 29 July 2025
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
High blood pressure.
Guidance
Guidance at recruitment
Acceptable
Guidance at VT
Acceptable
Controlled with medication.
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
Hypertension is under investigation;
Medication has been commenced or changed within the last four weeks;
Donor is feeling faint or giddy from medication;
There is evidence of heart failure or renal failure;
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.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
High blood pressure Blood pressure
Version
Version 1, Edition 30
Date of Last Update
30th July 2025
