I am sorry for your loss. My only brother had initially suffered a heart attack at the age of 48. He died at the age of 51 back in 1995 from a second heart attack. He had been taking blood pressure medication since the first attack, but stopped abruptly for some unknown reason. We never knew why or when he had actually stopped taking it. Most blood pressure meds need to be taken at the same time every day, and no one should stop taking their meds without first consulting their doctor. Do you know if your cousin was taking potassium supplements? Low potassium levels can cause low blood pressure. Because I take a diuretic and beta blocker, my doctor prescribed a potassium supplement which I take everyday, and my doctor sends me for blood work, potassium levels included, every six months.
I don’t know if he was on potassium. I wonder if something was lacking to make him keel over like that.
I’m glad you take care to keep up with how you’re doing on that dose. Just don’t add baby aspirin to your regimen.