Question

Originally asked by Community Member 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 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