How High Should BP Be Before It Is An Emergency?

Posted on Thu, 12 Jul 2012

Question: how high does my blood pressure have to get before I go to ER. No symptoms, but spiking to 190/109 on cuff? 60 yr old male

thanks,

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (3 hours later)

Hello and thanks for the query.
Although there is no fixed rule or cut off point but any blood pressure above 200/100-110 should be monitored by the doctor and one must go to ER specially if one is already a known hypertensive and diabetic,like you.
You must keep your blood pressure and blood sugar in control to prevent micro as well as macro vascular complications.
I hope to have answered your query however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck.
Take care of yourself.
Thanks

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