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What Do Dizziness And Blood Pressure Reading Of 171/80 Indicate?
Question: I have been having dizziness and am getting blood pressure readings of 171 over 80. Am I in immediated danger?
Brief Answer:
Management of hypertension
Detailed Answer:
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Your systolic blood pressure(170) is markedly increased .Along with that you are also having symptoms like dizziness.
Symptomatic increase in blood pressure definitely need immediate medical attention.
An EKG, neurologic examination and treatment to lower blood pressure are required.
Please be advised to follow up with emergency room/urgent care as soon as possible.
Hope this answers your question
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Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Management of hypertension
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic
Your systolic blood pressure(170) is markedly increased .Along with that you are also having symptoms like dizziness.
Symptomatic increase in blood pressure definitely need immediate medical attention.
An EKG, neurologic examination and treatment to lower blood pressure are required.
Please be advised to follow up with emergency room/urgent care as soon as possible.
Hope this answers your question
Pleaseaddress further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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