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Do Systolic Levels Of 228 Require Medical Attention?
Question: My father is 91 and his systolic is 228. Don't know the other number. Should I worry?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that his blood pressure values are really high.
Considering also his age, he may be at risk for a cerebral hemorrhage or a heart attack.
For this reason, I recommend bringing him as soon as possible at the ER for a careful physical exam, a resting ECG, a brain CT scan and some blood lab tests.
Meanwhile, I would recommend putting a tablet Captopril under his tongue.
What is his actual therapy? If you do not have Captopril at home, then you should give him one tablet from his usual anti-hyperntensive therapy.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that his blood pressure values are really high.
Considering also his age, he may be at risk for a cerebral hemorrhage or a heart attack.
For this reason, I recommend bringing him as soon as possible at the ER for a careful physical exam, a resting ECG, a brain CT scan and some blood lab tests.
Meanwhile, I would recommend putting a tablet Captopril under his tongue.
What is his actual therapy? If you do not have Captopril at home, then you should give him one tablet from his usual anti-hyperntensive therapy.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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