My blood pressure is 210/110 should i be concerned?!


Question: My blood pressure is 210/110 should i be concerned.?
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It depends. If you're young, you are in some trouble but if you're elderly it is about right for a 70-80 yr old. But remember that the readings you get on your monitor aren't 'real'.. That is, although doctors call them arterial pressure, they aren't...

Most people's systolic (the top one) is usually roughly "100 + your age" -give or take about +/- 15, depending on the time of day. But just because it falls outside that range doesn't mean you aren't perfectly healthy and normal.

You should be concerned only if it's RECENTLY, SUDDENLY, AND PERMANENTLY CHANGED.

I'm 81, and my pressures range (over the day) from about 150/95 minimum to about 205/110 maximum.

If you wish to read up on it, it's quite well described fully in great detail in Levick's "Introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology".

You can safely ignore all the other answers.Health Question & Answer

Absolutely. Go to the emergency room ASAP. A blood pressure that high can cause a stroke. Futhermore, if left alone, it can damage your internal organs.

Do NOT ignore this. No matter what some on the internet might lead you to believe. Here is some reading material for you:

http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic267....

It's always better to make an informed decision for yourself, rather than listen to the advise of other "internet professionals."Health Question & Answer

YES! both numbers are VERY high! 120/80 is normal, 140/90 is high, and 160/110 is hypertension level, you could have a stroke any minute, you should get to the hospital quick!!Health Question & Answer

That is way too high. See your physician today or call 911. That is a hypertensive crisis and can be very serious and even fatal. A B/P that high can cause a stroke.Health Question & Answer

That top number is extremely high. Normals is about 120/80.Health Question & Answer

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I would just plan your funeral it will be soonHealth Question & Answer

you really need to go see a doctor now...............Health Question & Answer

nope just lay off the cokeHealth Question & Answer



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