When should you go to hospital straight away?

An upper reading of 180 or more OR a lower reading of 120 or more, with chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, confusion, weakness or vision change; During pregnancy or within 6 weeks after birth, an upper reading of 160 or more OR a lower reading of 110 or more; Stroke symptoms or persistent chest pain are emergencies even at lower readings. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find cardiologists?

Most cardiologists are listed in Dhaka (691), Chattogram (157), Cumilla (122), Mymensingh (81), Narayanganj (77). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

High blood pressure

For high blood pressure, see cardiologists first.

Blood pressure of 140/90 or higher on repeated checks. It usually causes no symptoms but raises the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney disease.

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Go to hospital now

An upper reading of 180 or more OR a lower reading of 120 or more, with chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, confusion, weakness or vision change
During pregnancy or within 6 weeks after birth, an upper reading of 160 or more OR a lower reading of 110 or more
Stroke symptoms or persistent chest pain are emergencies even at lower readings

Call 999

Who to see: Cardiologists

A cardiologist or medicine doctor sets the right treatment and checks for damage to the heart and kidneys.

See a doctor today

Without emergency symptoms, rest and repeat a very high reading after at least one minute; if the upper number remains 180 or more OR the lower 120 or more, contact a doctor today
During pregnancy or within 6 weeks after birth, an upper reading of 140 or more OR a lower reading of 90 or more, unless emergency criteria apply

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Which doctor should I see for high blood pressure (high presar)?: See cardiologists first. A cardiologist or medicine doctor sets the right treatment and checks for damage to the heart and kidneys.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: An upper reading of 180 or more OR a lower reading of 120 or more, with chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, confusion, weakness or vision change; During pregnancy or within 6 weeks after birth, an upper reading of 160 or more OR a lower reading of 110 or more; Stroke symptoms or persistent chest pain are emergencies even at lower readings. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find cardiologists?: Most cardiologists are listed in Dhaka (691), Chattogram (157), Cumilla (122), Mymensingh (81), Narayanganj (77). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Chattogram Cumilla Mymensingh Narayanganj