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High Blood Pressure

My BP is 156/116 and HR is 97; Do I Need to Go to the Hospital?

    Question

    Asked by rod

    Do I Need To Go To Hospital For Blood Pressure Of 156/116 With Hr Of 97. Already Take Atenolol 50mg And 325mg Aspirin Daily

    56 year old male 156 pounds Had open heart 11 years ago

    Answer

    Hi Rod:

    I would contact your doctor (or the on call doctor) if that is an option to determine what appropriate step you should take.

    The American Heart Association Recommendations are as follows:

    Normal-Systolic: less than 120 and Diastolic: less than 80

    Prehypertension-Systolic: 120-139 or Diastolic: 80-89 High Blood Pressure

    Stage I-Systolic: 140-159 or Diastolic: 90-99 High Blood Pressure

    Stage II-Systolic: 160 or higher or Diastolic: 100 or higher

    Hypertensive Crisis (Emergency Care Needed)-Systolic: Higher than 180 or Diastolic: Higher than 110.

    Take care,

    Tara

    You should know: The answer above provides general health information that is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment recommendations from a qualified healthcare professional.