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My father is 73 yrs. old and has diabetes he checked his blood pressure tonight and it was 200 over 94 should i be concerned?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : Take him to the hospital. He has risk for stroke.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/21/2013

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Yes: That BP is too high. He needs to see a doctor.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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