Is A Blood Pressure 193 Over 88 A Cause Of Concern?

Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2014

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Tue, 7 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : blood pressure 193 over 88 - good, bad or indifferent?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is a bad thing...

Detailed Answer:
HiXXXXX!

BP readings are to high and treatment (including diet&lifestyle change and medications) should be started immediately.

Untreated hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular events (heart attack and stroke), renal disease.

Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard

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