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Suggest Treatment For High BP In An Elderly Person
My mother is 86 and had a visit with dr. today - her bp was 210 over 110. I think this is dangerous for her. We live in high altitude Colorado - 6025 ft. He just told her she s ok and let her drive home. Was this correct or are we freaking out about nothing???We have looked this up on the internet - one site said it s ok if your older than 75 but dangerous if you are younger. Another site said this is an emergency situation and need to go to er? We are confused.
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hello,
The blood pressure is very high and considering her age, it can cause cerebral bleed. Antihypertensives has to be started at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
The blood pressure is very high and considering her age, it can cause cerebral bleed. Antihypertensives has to be started at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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