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What Are The Consequences Of High Blood Pressure?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my husband went to the doctor yesterday and his blood pressure was 177/117. How dangerous is this? He was referred to go see his general doctor today? He has sleep apnea and drinks at night, however does not let his general doctor know this. Thank you!

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Both sleep apnea and drinking can cause rise in BP.He has to monitor BP every day,then if required medications need to be started.
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What Are The Consequences Of High Blood Pressure?

Both sleep apnea and drinking can cause rise in BP.He has to monitor BP every day,then if required medications need to be started.