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My blood pressure was 181/131. i'm not having chest pain just pressure. i have chf and a enlarged heart. do i need to go tree o the er or extra meds?
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Call your Doctor: Neither. Please contact your physician. This is a medication management issue and your physician needs to be contacted, not the er.
Answered 3/4/2014
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High BP: You don't have to go to the er if you don't have chest pain. Call your regular physician to adjust your BP medications.
Answered 6/10/2014
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