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Is The Blood Pressure At Present Dangerously High?

Hello,
My husband has been measuring his blood pressure with his cuff for the last couple of weeks as he felt out of sorts; he is taking blood pressure pills(Atacand 32mg). Just a few minutes ago, he took it and it measured 152/83. He is just monitoring it at present in hopes that it goes down and if it doesn't, he will call to see his doctor next week. Is this dangerously high, or not.

Thanks,

Mary

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014

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Cardiologist, Dr. Isaac Gana's Response

Hello, thanks for your question.
Your husband's blood pressure is not too high at 152/83. A blood pressure of 152?83 mmHg indicates stage 1 hypertension. Blood pressure medications take minutes to an hour for blood pressure to drop, so there is no need for worry. I advise that you always take medications as prescribed. If you should miss a dose, take immediately you remember only if the time of the next dose is 3 or more hours. Warm regards

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Is The Blood Pressure At Present Dangerously High?

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