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Suggest Remedies For Sudden Elevation In The Blood Pressure In An Elderly Person

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Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2017
Question: 69 YR OLD MALE BP 105/68 PULSE 150 SHOULD HE GO TO THE HOSPITAL?
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Answered by Dr. Rini (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes he should be taken to hospital to rule out the cause of tachycardia!

Detailed Answer:
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Yes he should be taken to the emergency room as soon as possible,A ecg should be taken and rhythm of the heart should be seen.
Cause of the high pulse rate should be ruled out.Some baseline test of cardiology like ecg and 24 hour holter monitoring should be done.

Thanks!
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Suggest Remedies For Sudden Elevation In The Blood Pressure In An Elderly Person

Brief Answer: Yes he should be taken to hospital to rule out the cause of tachycardia! Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for choosing health care magic for your query. Yes he should be taken to the emergency room as soon as possible,A ecg should be taken and rhythm of the heart should be seen. Cause of the high pulse rate should be ruled out.Some baseline test of cardiology like ecg and 24 hour holter monitoring should be done. Thanks!