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Is Blood Pressure Of 198/90 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Tue, 23 May 2017
Question: My mom's blood pressure is 198 over 90 and she has a headache, should I take her to the hospital?
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Answered by Dr. Sagar Makode (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes she needs to be taken to er

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it's a hypertensive urgency so needs to be taken to the hospital and needs iv medicine to control bp. If it's further increases then can lead to adverse consequences. We can discuss the routine management after you get back.
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Is Blood Pressure Of 198/90 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Yes she needs to be taken to er Detailed Answer: Hello, it's a hypertensive urgency so needs to be taken to the hospital and needs iv medicine to control bp. If it's further increases then can lead to adverse consequences. We can discuss the routine management after you get back.