Is Blood Pressure Of 214/100 A Cause For Concern?
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Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
This blood pressure reading is very dangerous and needs to be treated right away.
Please visit the ER immediately.
*do you have any chest pain/discomfort?
* do you have any breathing difficulty? Any giddiness, unexplained sweating?
* have you missed any dose of antihypertensive medication?
*do you have any other medical issues like heart disease or diabetes?
*did you exert yourself in any way?
*do you have any headaches or muscle weakness on any one side of your body?
*when was your last doctor's appointment and how much was your blood pressure at that time?
I recommend :
- a consult with your treating doctor right away. If not possible, visit the emergency.
-electrocardiogram and echocardiogram to check heart function.
-blood tests (complete blood count, lipid profile, blood glucose panel, cardiac enzymes, kidney and liver function tests, clotting profile)
-urine analysis
-Chest x-ray
-admission and supervised medication to reduce the blood pressure. Intravenous medications may be necessary.
I urge you to seek medical attention right away to prevent life threatening complications.
Please don't drive and take someone along.
Expect to be hospitalized for a day or two minimum.
Try to be calm
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad