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This is the closest I could find to your reading. 

Readings between 160/110 and 180/110 usually indicate STAGE 2 HYPERTENSION, which puts you at high risk for life-threatening problems such as heart attack and stroke. 

For a BP 200/140: Readings above 180 systolic pressure (the upper number) or above 110 diastolic pressure (the lower number usually indicate a hypertensive crisis -- putting you in the highest risk category for heart attack, stroke, and other acute life-threatening problems -- and requiring emergency care.

If this is your BP at present (180/144), go to the ER now. 

http://www.caring.com/charts/what-does-my-blood-pressure-reading-mean

10 years ago. Rating: 9
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hi hector,,the 144 is probably the most serious part,,and she should go see a doctor,,however do a couple more readings,,her readings might spike and drop down quite quickly....

10 years ago. Rating: 6
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That's a very high BP ; and yes, my patients in the nursing home and some of my co-workers had a bad headache when their  BP was  ^   

Her blood sugar is probably way up too.

10 years ago. Rating: 4
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YES..way too high..the most worrying is the bottom figure,,,ie the diastolic when ur heart is resting..or should be..see your Dr.Immediately...cut drinking,smoking and opt for a low fat diet!..Risk f stroke is high!..G,P. Is likely to give you anti-hypertensives and possibly statins to help...but you have to be prepared to work at it too...exercise helps..check amount with dr first!...Headaches and nosebleeds are both warning signs of danger!

good luck!

10 years ago. Rating: 4
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