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Is A Blood Pressure Of 212/100 Required Immediate Attention?
Question: Is a blood pressure of 212/100 an emergency situation
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Your blood pressure values are really high!
For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count-
- kidney and liver function tests
- blood electrolytes
In the meantime, I recommend taking a tablet of Captopril or Nifedipine sublingual.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Your blood pressure values are really high!
For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count-
- kidney and liver function tests
- blood electrolytes
In the meantime, I recommend taking a tablet of Captopril or Nifedipine sublingual.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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