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How serious is a bp reading that is 193/123?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Hypertension : Quite serious. Please see your doctor soon. No room for debate on this one.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/15/2013

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Dr. John Garner answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Pretty Bad: You're closing in on stroke territory there. If that blood pressure was taken at rest, it's what we call stage ii hypertension and should be aggressively managed with at least two different types of blood pressure meds. Get in touch with your doc.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 10/24/2019

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