I'm a bit worried because my heart rate is up at 156 per minute and my blood pressure is reading 12477. Is this something I should be concerned about? What's the reason this could be happening, and what might come of it?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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156 is definitely abnormal visit Cardiologist for appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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