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What to do if i took my blood pressure at walmart and it was 169 over 86 - is this a medical emergency?
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Not necessarily : The blood pressure reading is not necessarily an emergency. If you have a severe headache, chest discomfort, or stroke symptoms you should seek emergency care. If you feel well, you need to contact your primary care doctor for an appointment to be seen as elevated blood pressure increases your risk for future medical problems.
Answered 4/5/2014
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