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Does A BP Level Of 183/88 In An Elderly Patient Require An ER Consultation?
Question: my aunt is 93 and her bp is now 183/88. she takes a bp Rx amlodipine and valsartine maybe. she has a dr. appointment tomorrow. is this an emergency?
Brief Answer:
Not an emergency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query,if bp is 183/88 than there is no emergency .So you can wait till tomorrow.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Not an emergency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query,if bp is 183/88 than there is no emergency .So you can wait till tomorrow.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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