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My husband has had a stent put in february 2018. his bp has been high now for last few days. what should we do to bring it down?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Call or see doctor: he may need immediate intervention or addition of a drug by his physician/ cardiologist, you haven't mentioned any numbers, so we don't know whether his BP is dangerously high or not, wish you both wellness

Answered 9/17/2018

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A member asked:

My husband has had a stent put in february 2018. his bp has been high now for last few days. what should we do to bring it down?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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