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Is Blood Pressure Of 183/134 A Cause For Concern?
My Husband has been complaining today that he doesn t feel well, he started throwing up around 2pm,,,, just a couple of times he said his heart seems to be racing and he s sweating but no fever He is 66 years old. We have a blood pressure monitor I took it ...it read 183 over 134 prompt care is all closed till morning
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Hi,
As a physician, i would like to tell you that a blood pressure of 183/134 is a serious cause of concern and you should visit a ER as soon as possible as it can lead to various complications like CVA, hypertensive crisis and kidney problems.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abhijeet
As a physician, i would like to tell you that a blood pressure of 183/134 is a serious cause of concern and you should visit a ER as soon as possible as it can lead to various complications like CVA, hypertensive crisis and kidney problems.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abhijeet
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