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Is Blood Pressure Value Of 180/60 A Cause For Concern?
Question: My bp has been running over 180 over 96 with the latest being 190 over 106 with a pulse of 74. Should I go to the emergency room?? I am 85 years old weight 250 with diabetes from Agent Orange......
Brief Answer:
Restart lisinopril if you do not have renal problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Your actual blood preassure is high. It would be very helpful for us to know your diagnosis, except of Hypertension and Diabetes, do you have any other problem? Do you know how your renal function is?
If your renal function is normal i would suggest to restart the lisinopril now and recheck the blood preassure after 1 hour.
You must check also your blood sugar now.
If you are not sure about your diagnosis do not take any medication but you must go te ER.
Hope i was clear and helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Restart lisinopril if you do not have renal problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Your actual blood preassure is high. It would be very helpful for us to know your diagnosis, except of Hypertension and Diabetes, do you have any other problem? Do you know how your renal function is?
If your renal function is normal i would suggest to restart the lisinopril now and recheck the blood preassure after 1 hour.
You must check also your blood sugar now.
If you are not sure about your diagnosis do not take any medication but you must go te ER.
Hope i was clear and helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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