Blood pressure is 166 over 100. i am 6 foot tall and 95kg no smoke or alcohol and play a little sport regular. i mostly watch my diet. should i worry?

Hypertension: 52 year old gentleman past surgical history/ mediastinoscopy with concern about high blood pressure 166/100. You have Stage 2 hypertension. Untreated hypertension leads to serious sequelae including heart attacks,stroke, & heart failure.You need to visit your physician for a full history and exam. Lifestyle interventions come first, but may need to add medicine. Please read link. Good luck.

YES: The first thing to do is to get a home blood pressure kit. The one you put on your upper arm, not the wrist. Usually people get the battery-powered unit which can be used without another person. Take numerous readings at different times on both arms. Record all these and discuss with your Dr. Modern BP meds are easy to take, safe, not expensive. Besides exercise and diet, consider a statin and asp