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Is A Blood Pressure Of 278, 163 Ok??

I recently taken my blood pressure and it was 278, 163, I have a feeling that is a little high, but I am not sure I thought I would come on here and find out. If is a little to high do you have any advise. Thank you. I am sure it is write as my friend tryed the machine and it gave him a normal responce and I tryed it a few times and it was about the same each time
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It is very high, you are at risk of getting stroke anytime. Go meet adoctor get it checked again and start with treatment ASAP. Continue to monitor BP everyday 2 times for a week and see if its getting controlled with medication. Avoid salt, alcohol and spicy oily  fatty foods.
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Is A Blood Pressure Of 278, 163 Ok??

It is very high, you are at risk of getting stroke anytime. Go meet adoctor get it checked again and start with treatment ASAP. Continue to monitor BP everyday 2 times for a week and see if its getting controlled with medication. Avoid salt, alcohol and spicy oily fatty foods.