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What Do My Blood Pressure Readings Indicate?

I went to the hospital earlier with a cut on my arm that happened at work. When I got there my blood pressure was 154/93 and just before I left it was 168/98. The nurse didn t say anything, but my family is telling me this is very high. How serious is it?
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Your blood pressure is very high. However single reading of high blood pressure is difficult to judge.

You should check your blood pressure 2 to 3 times at interval of 2 to 3 days. If your blood pressure remain persistently high then you should take treatment of hypertension.

Salt restricted diet should be strictly followed.

Drugs like losartan, atenolol or calcium channel blockers are commonly used in hypertension.

This all are prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Do My Blood Pressure Readings Indicate?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your blood pressure is very high. However single reading of high blood pressure is difficult to judge. You should check your blood pressure 2 to 3 times at interval of 2 to 3 days. If your blood pressure remain persistently high then you should take treatment of hypertension. Salt restricted diet should be strictly followed. Drugs like losartan, atenolol or calcium channel blockers are commonly used in hypertension. This all are prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.