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

Question

Originally asked by Community Member rod

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 Answers to your question are meant to provide general health information but should not replace medical advice you receive from a doctor. No answers should be viewed as a diagnosis or recommended treatment for a condition.

Answered By: Tara Aschenbrenner, RN

Published On: March 16, 2012