What causes elevated BP and chest pain?
Patient: My dr. is monitoring my bp for about a week, over the weekend it was 174/105, 185/109 and this am it was 137/92.  I was hosp. overnight last week due to chest pain.  All tests were negative.  Is it normal to monitor bp this long? I am 49, 5'2" and 220 lbs. Doctor: Hi,You need to take medication, as it is dangerous to leave such high blood pressure without treatment. For now don't worry , as the tests were normal, but talk to your doctor to prescribe a medication.Take careCome back if you have any further questions