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Is BP Level Of 177/89 A Cause For Concern?
my blood pressure was always around 160 and 80 but suddenly in the last 3 weeks it went up to 177and 89 then in the next week it went to 206 over 89.I have been on medication for over 15 years.I am still on medication,Should I worry . What is most dangerous the stylostic or dialostic. Friend say I can get a stroke Thank you for your answer My age is 73 yrs weight 144lbs height 4ft 9ins
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Hi,
These much high BP readings are very dangerous for you, especially ranges over 180mm Hg. Rise in systolic BP is considered more dangerous than rise in diastolic BP and can cause rupture of blood vessels in brain and other places causing stroke. So meet your doctor soon and get your BP medicines adjusted. Decrease salt intake and do regular exercise.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks,
Dr Sameer Maheshwari
These much high BP readings are very dangerous for you, especially ranges over 180mm Hg. Rise in systolic BP is considered more dangerous than rise in diastolic BP and can cause rupture of blood vessels in brain and other places causing stroke. So meet your doctor soon and get your BP medicines adjusted. Decrease salt intake and do regular exercise.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks,
Dr Sameer Maheshwari
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