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What Does BP Reading Of 144/65 Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 11 May 2017
Question: my blood pressure just now was 144 over 65 what should I do

I always go to the er and they tell me anixiety
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Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,

I have read your query, Here I will try to clear your doubt.

According to the latest recommended guidelines, for the treatment of hypertension worldwide, is that the ideal blood pressure range for an adult less than 60 yrs of age should be under 140/90 mmHg.

So according to that your blood pressure is just slightly increased. And usually, in real world medical practice, we will not consider this BP as even increased because every blood pressure measuring device has an error range of +/- 5 which can also be applicable in your case. Also, this slight variation at times is due to stress or some emotional thoughts.

So my sincere advise to you regarding this thing is that, do not worry as you are alright. Just keep maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and stay stress-free. One glass of wine is okay.

I hope this information will relieve your worries. If you have any more doubts, please feel free to ask me back.

Kind regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap

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What Does BP Reading Of 144/65 Indicate?

Brief Answer: Nothing to be worried about Detailed Answer: Hello Sir, I have read your query, Here I will try to clear your doubt. According to the latest recommended guidelines, for the treatment of hypertension worldwide, is that the ideal blood pressure range for an adult less than 60 yrs of age should be under 140/90 mmHg. So according to that your blood pressure is just slightly increased. And usually, in real world medical practice, we will not consider this BP as even increased because every blood pressure measuring device has an error range of +/- 5 which can also be applicable in your case. Also, this slight variation at times is due to stress or some emotional thoughts. So my sincere advise to you regarding this thing is that, do not worry as you are alright. Just keep maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and stay stress-free. One glass of wine is okay. I hope this information will relieve your worries. If you have any more doubts, please feel free to ask me back. Kind regards Dr. Bhanu Partap