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  • male
  • 50 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm really worried because my blood pressure is reading 16080, which seems pretty high. Should I be concerned about potential heart problems in the future? I'm also noticing my pulse rate is at 98. What do you think could be going on here?

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with single reading we don't justify it's bp it is due to anxiety also check bp continuosly for 3 days

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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