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Man shocks doctors with extreme blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks
His blood pressure was 254/150. Readings of 180/120 are considered an emergency.
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Man shocks doctors with extreme blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks

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Freevolt
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I guess the nurse didn't have to pull out the cylinder to take his blood sample.
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Troy
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I read this while drinking my morning energy drink. Also protip, don't pound an energy drink before going in for a checkup unless you want to scare your doctor.
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It took four weeks, a CT scan, an MRI, and the administration of several drugs, before the doctors thought to ask about his lifestyle?
There's your problem right there.
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