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Are Headaches,dizziness And High Blood Pressure Precursor To Heart Attack?
I have been having headaches and dizziness for about three weeks. My blood pressure right now is 193 over 111 - I can feel my heart beat in my chest - do you think this is a precursor to a heart attack and should I go to the ER or just kinda wait and see. I've been under an enormous amount of stress for the past year which is seemingly excalating.
you may need to be started on a blood pressure lowering medication. If you are already on one, your dose may need to be increased or you may need a an additional blood pressure lowering medication. over the short term a blood pressure of 193/111 is generally safe. over the long term, a blood pressure this high increases your risk of heart attack and stroke, so it should be monitered and treated
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Are Headaches,dizziness And High Blood Pressure Precursor To Heart Attack?
you may need to be started on a blood pressure lowering medication. If you are already on one, your dose may need to be increased or you may need a an additional blood pressure lowering medication. over the short term a blood pressure of 193/111 is generally safe. over the long term, a blood pressure this high increases your risk of heart attack and stroke, so it should be monitered and treated