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If my blood pressure reading is 240/90 what are the immediate actions that i should take?
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Calm down, seek help: Calm down, relax... That will likely help significantly. If you normally take medications and have skipped them recently, you should take them now. At the same time you should seek care at an urgent care center or an emergency department. Good luck.
Answered 4/8/2018
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