In a person with normal BP averaging 110/70...How concerning are readings taken over several hours ranging from 155/88 to 161/93. The patient was also complaining of ''just not feeling rightlightheaded off and on and headaches, general tiredness and weakness, was very restless. Patient also has a mitral valve prolapse and family history of early heart attacks-both parents before age 50.
l was AT the doctors. At th ER last night because l KNOW something is just not right.
l was AT the doctors. At th ER last night because l KNOW something is just not right.
They were at those levels at discharge.

See a doctor!!!!!!

l did a google on ''labile blood pressure'' & seemed to point to emotional stress - the lightheadedness & headache could relate to the blood pressure.

http://intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/E/8315/23999/366623.html?d=dmtContent#labile

Doubt the mitral valve problem is related, but does sound like a workup is in order, including information on if the patient is eating & drinking enough, etc., perhaps as well an echocardiogram or stress test.

Above site also suggested anti-anxiety medication if BP medications not helping.

If the average ''normal'' BP of this person is 110/70, then that is a good thing. However, when someone does not ''feel good,'' or they r stressed by illness, emotional state, etc., then it is not uncommon for the blood pressure to elevate. It appears the elevated BPs that u speak of were only for a short while (several hours), & l assume they went back down -- that is a good thing. But in the larger scope of things, BP reading like those r NOT likely to do any harm whatsoever. It has more to do with SUSTAINED elevated BP that is not treated or diagnosed for many months to years to potentially cause harm or injury.

Given the family history of this person, there is probably a concern to do more advanced testing. Renal Ultrasounds, labwork that includes testing the thyroid, as well as others r certainly indicated here.

Best of luck!