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What Does This BP Reading Of 180/90 Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: history of hypertension, today blood pressure as been 180/90.
what do you suggest
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Should visit emr

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you.
The fact remains that a single reading of bp is not enough to warrant a change in medicines.
I however suggest that you get to emr because the blood pressure is too high and at this level the possibility of getting changes like intracranial bleeding is high.
this condition , called hypertensive emergency, needs urgent care.
Thus I think it would be good to meet the doctor.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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What Does This BP Reading Of 180/90 Indicate?

Brief Answer: Should visit emr Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you. The fact remains that a single reading of bp is not enough to warrant a change in medicines. I however suggest that you get to emr because the blood pressure is too high and at this level the possibility of getting changes like intracranial bleeding is high. this condition , called hypertensive emergency, needs urgent care. Thus I think it would be good to meet the doctor. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.