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Is a patient with a pulse of 44 and bp 190/100 at risk of heart attack... stroke?

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PROBABLY BOTH: Higher for stroke and heart failure, even with a healthy heart muscle.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Yes: No doubt about it. Check with your doc asap!

Answered 12/4/2012

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Absolutely: This is a very dangerous blood pressure that has a high risk of stroke or heart attack associated with it. The pulse rate is too low and inappropriate. Please have this person seek immediate health attention.

Answered 9/28/2016

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