
Is Blood Pressure Of 198/90 A Cause For Concern?

Question: My mom's blood pressure is 198 over 90 and she has a headache, should I take her to the hospital?
Brief Answer:
Yes she needs to be taken to er
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it's a hypertensive urgency so needs to be taken to the hospital and needs iv medicine to control bp. If it's further increases then can lead to adverse consequences. We can discuss the routine management after you get back.
Yes she needs to be taken to er
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it's a hypertensive urgency so needs to be taken to the hospital and needs iv medicine to control bp. If it's further increases then can lead to adverse consequences. We can discuss the routine management after you get back.
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