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What Do Persistent Dizziness And BP Of 176/70 Indicate?
Question: My wife has been feeling dizzy for over 24 hours. She returned from overseas Wednesday morning. I've checked her blood pressure. In one arm it is 176 over 70 something and in the other 179 over 70 something. The device I am using is accurate.
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Based on the BP levels her symptoms should be related to hypertension.
If she was my patient I would recommend to start antihypertensive treatment with nebivolol and losartan.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Based on the BP levels her symptoms should be related to hypertension.
If she was my patient I would recommend to start antihypertensive treatment with nebivolol and losartan.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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