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I m 57 yo have had a 4 way ypass in the last three years I too k my blood pressure this eve and it was 204 over 94 I have been monitoring my bp and over the last two months it has been slowly rising I am a smoker and am a little bit heavy(5 11 and wegh 260 lbs I have also been experriencing neck pains I am prescribed lipitor as well as crestor.I find myself out of breath easily my question is should I be seen right away?
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
General & Family Physician, Dr. Nishad BN's Response
Hi Thank you for asking HCM Your blood pressure is very high. This has high risk for cerebrovascular accidents. So better to go to ER for lowering the blood pressure. You should also take regular anti hypertensive medication atleast combination of two groups. thanks
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Is Blood Pressure Of 204/94 A Cause For Concern?
Hi Thank you for asking HCM Your blood pressure is very high. This has high risk for cerebrovascular accidents. So better to go to ER for lowering the blood pressure. You should also take regular anti hypertensive medication atleast combination of two groups. thanks