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Is A Blood Pressure Reading Of 196/103 A Cause For Concern?
Question: My BP is 196 over 103 pulse: 95 an 2 hours earlier it was 181 over 97 pulse 95
I am to see my doctor on Monday with a journal for the week
I am to see my doctor on Monday with a journal for the week
Brief Answer:
Too high blood pressure
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Your blood pressure is too high. There is a need to lower it, as it is dangerous to live it so high.
If you have any blood pressure medication at home, come back and I will try to see, if we can do it at home, if no, refer to ER.
Take care
Too high blood pressure
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Your blood pressure is too high. There is a need to lower it, as it is dangerous to live it so high.
If you have any blood pressure medication at home, come back and I will try to see, if we can do it at home, if no, refer to ER.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am now getting 145 over 131 pulse 92
Brief Answer:
Welcome back
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
145 mm Hg is OK for systolic blood pressure, but I think 131 is not correct, it is almost impossible to have blood pressure 145 over 131, I will recommend you to measure it again. If diastolic is 100 or low, then you can safely wait until your appointment with your doctor.
Come back if you have further questions
Welcome back
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
145 mm Hg is OK for systolic blood pressure, but I think 131 is not correct, it is almost impossible to have blood pressure 145 over 131, I will recommend you to measure it again. If diastolic is 100 or low, then you can safely wait until your appointment with your doctor.
Come back if you have further questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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