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Is It Necessary To Monitor Blood Pressure Twice A Day Having 159/83?
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Hi
I just came from my doctor's office and had a blood
pressure test..I was nervous, always am and feeling hot too over dressed however, the pressure was taken and it showed 159/83 ..even I know that
was high..he suggested taking the pressure twice a day for six weeks and then coming back to him with the results..your opinion please
Hi
I just came from my doctor's office and had a blood
pressure test..I was nervous, always am and feeling hot too over dressed however, the pressure was taken and it showed 159/83 ..even I know that
was high..he suggested taking the pressure twice a day for six weeks and then coming back to him with the results..your opinion please
Fri, 21 Apr 2017
if your blood pressure is consistently thathigh, you should treat it. long term it can increase your risk of stroke and heart attack if not treated. I would take your blood pressure at home if you have a device, or at a grocery store to rule out "white coat syndrome" as the cause of the increased blood pressure
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