Does A BP Of 175/106 Require An ER Consultation?
Question: As of today, Husband's bp 175/106. black 51 year old male. He was on meds for diabetes/high cholesterol before. Can we wait a month for an appt or go to ER now?
Oh my goodness. Thank you so much...he was about to go to work. I'll out a stop to that right now..thanks again. They just said they could squeeze him in in 2 weeks. I'll just go to the ER.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for feedback and your decision to go to ER.
I must inform you that 175/106 is considered moderate to severe hypertension and should not be neglected.
There must be some reasons for high blood pressure and it should be investigated.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for feedback and your decision to go to ER.
I must inform you that 175/106 is considered moderate to severe hypertension and should not be neglected.
There must be some reasons for high blood pressure and it should be investigated.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
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