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Can a person with highblood pressure 315/100 without medication for 2 1/2 years have mind strokes and or demetia?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: That BP id very high need treatment and you are high risk for strokes.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Maureen Nash answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

Yes: Prolonged high blood pressure increases risk for stroke.

Dr Weixel and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/7/2013

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A member asked:

Can a person with highblood pressure 315/100 without medication for 2 1/2 years have mind strokes and or demetia?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Dr. Maureen Nash answered

Dr Weixel and 2 doctors agreed

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