Should I Go To The Emergency Room Now My BP Is 160/105 And Heart Rate Is 65?

Posted on Thu, 24 Dec 2020

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Question : Hi I am a 24 year old male, 350 pounds and have hypertension. Right now my BP is 160/105 and heart rate is 65. Should I go to the emergency room

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take antihypertensive medications or go to hospital.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Your blood pressure is high and you may need to take antihypertensive medications.
You may need to take nifedipine or hydrochlorothiazide to help blood pressure be reduced.
If you don't have any of them at home you may need to go to emergency room.

Hope I have answered the question.
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