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What Causes High Blood Pressures Of 400 And 289?
My husband s blood pressure was almost 400 yesterday and is now down to 289. He is already on all the usual meds and Metformin. He was without the Metformin for 5 days and started it again 2 days ago. Please advise as to how high is too high..blood pressure.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Hi,
I really wonder if someone can survive with 400 blood pressure. Conventional BP apparatus shows a maximum of 300. So there is something wrong with the measurement.
However, sudden spike of BP may be due to conditions like pheochroma , renal arterial stenosis etc..
Consult a physician urgently and get him evaluated.
All the best.
I really wonder if someone can survive with 400 blood pressure. Conventional BP apparatus shows a maximum of 300. So there is something wrong with the measurement.
However, sudden spike of BP may be due to conditions like pheochroma , renal arterial stenosis etc..
Consult a physician urgently and get him evaluated.
All the best.
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