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What Does The BP Readings Indicate?
Question: My fiancé just her her blood pressure and its 213 over 105. She's 50 yrs old, smoker. Should we go to the hospital?
Brief Answer:
yes if she has symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If she is taking some medications for high BP then she should take it immediately and check BP in 20min, if this is still above 190 then she should see doctor. If she is not taking any medications and she has headache, dizziness,vision disorder or chest pain then she must go to hospital as soon as possible. If she doesnt have any symptoms then she should lay down a bit for 30 minutes, avoid any drink and smoking and repeat BP check ,if this is not going down to 180, she should see doctor. In every case this is very high blood pressure but still not critical.
Wish you good health. Regards
yes if she has symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If she is taking some medications for high BP then she should take it immediately and check BP in 20min, if this is still above 190 then she should see doctor. If she is not taking any medications and she has headache, dizziness,vision disorder or chest pain then she must go to hospital as soon as possible. If she doesnt have any symptoms then she should lay down a bit for 30 minutes, avoid any drink and smoking and repeat BP check ,if this is not going down to 180, she should see doctor. In every case this is very high blood pressure but still not critical.
Wish you good health. Regards
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