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Is A BP Reading Of 156/100 In An Elderly Woman A Concern?

90 year old Mother s blood pressure this morning was 156/100 left ar, 156/99 right arm. Medicines being taking losartan 50 mg 2x daily, spiromolactone 12.5 1x daily , 40mg lasix daily. She is in a nursing home and monitored..Do I need to contact her heart dr?
Thu, 28 Jul 2016
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Hope this message finds u in good health.
I have gone through ur msg and understand your concern.

its definetly on higher side and should be dealt with, should come below 130/90.

consult her doctor
Get back to me for any FOLLOW UP QUERIES anytime.
Take care,God bless.Please click “THANKS”
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Is A BP Reading Of 156/100 In An Elderly Woman A Concern?

Hi Hope this message finds u in good health. I have gone through ur msg and understand your concern. its definetly on higher side and should be dealt with, should come below 130/90. consult her doctor Get back to me for any FOLLOW UP QUERIES anytime. Take care,God bless.Please click “THANKS”