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I was hospitalized in may for heart attack/stroke symptoms i was taking bp meds (chlorthalidone, diovanhch and norvasc) my bp was controlled when i got to hospital it was slightly elevated,(it always is higher at dr offices or hospitals) they ran tests an

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A member asked:

I was hospitalized in may for heart attack/stroke symptoms i was taking bp meds (chlorthalidone, diovanhch and norvasc) my bp was controlled when i got to hospital it was slightly elevated,(it always is higher at dr offices or hospitals) they ran tests an

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Robinson and 3 doctors agreed

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