My Blood Pressure Was 145 Over 193 Today - What

Posted on Thu, 15 Nov 2018

Question: My blood pressure was 145 over 193 today - what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
See a doctor if repeat BP is consistently high...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

At this point, you should remain calm. Yes, BP of 193/145mmHg is higher than acceptable limits. Try and relax. Then repeat BP after 5-10 minutes. If BP remains above 180/140mmHg, you should immediately report this to your treating doctor / ER.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other specific questions.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (9 minutes later)

Thank you but sorry I typed the wrong figure!! It was 145/103!!! What should I do about this!!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is ok....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This figure is fairly ok. Though above normal limit, it wouldn't cause immediate damages.

I assume you have no history of high blood pressure. Repeat BP's on three different occasions preferably on three different days. If readings persist to be above 140/100, you should be started on long term antihypertensive medications.

Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (49 minutes later)

Thank you for your help- that has eased my mind!!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome...

Detailed Answer:
Glad it helped you.

If your concerns are addressed please close this discussion and review. Yet, if you have any other specific queries, I'll be pleased to help you further.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar