What Does This BP Reading Of 265/165 Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 2016

Question: A friend of mine has a current blood pressure of 265/165 and a heart rate of 64. He has had 4 beers this evening. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
YES - Serious concern / call for help

Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Certainly a matter for serious concern
Must be seen as soon as possible
NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
Danger of possible damage to Brain / Heart / Kidney / eyes…
Call for help / Take to ER
May need admission, investigation and intensive treatment

Good luck
God bless you

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