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How To Treat BP Level Of 178/118 Causing Chest Pains?
Yes, I have previously had congestive heart failure and Sunday I felt light headed and dizzy all day. I started to get concerned after I took my blood pressure reading and it was 178/118 so, I got concerned and went to the emergency room. Was this the right thing to do. I wasn't suffering from chest pains at the time.
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
178/118 is a big number and i would admit any patient with this number and start treatment under my guidance ...usually drugs are given ...after discharge stop smoking ...should cut down fried fatty foods ...yes you did right by visiting emergency
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