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A member asked:

My blood pressure is 168/117. i have been monitoring and it has been high for weeks. do i need to be concerned?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Your pressure is too high ! go to your doctor for a full physical and testing you will most likely need to be placed on BP meds.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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