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At my health assessment yesterday, my 1st bp reading was 153/103 and 2nd reading was 176/114, but cholesterol normal. last week i experienced tia or similar (lasted 60min) and feel i should be thoroughly checked out instead of just be put on bp meds?

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Dr. Corey Maas answered

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Exam labs needed: You should have thorough history and physical exam and appropriate labs and/or imaging. A referral may be appropriate.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/22/2022

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A member asked:

At my health assessment yesterday, my 1st bp reading was 153/103 and 2nd reading was 176/114, but cholesterol normal. last week i experienced tia or similar (lasted 60min) and feel i should be thoroughly checked out instead of just be put on bp meds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Corey Maas answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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