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Is It Unsafe To Have Blood Pressure As 151 Over 83?
My blood pressure was 151 over 83. I'm 31 years old. I am 5 8" and 195 pounds. I bodybuild for fun. I eat lots of fruits, veggies and protein. I have never taken steroids. And I'm very healthy. My doctor said that is a bit high. Is she right? Thanks.
Wed, 17 May 2017
Hello.
Welcome to HCM.
Your BP reading of 151/83 is definitely high. Blood pressure varies over the day and also depends on the type of activity, physical as well as mental that you have at the time of the reading.
One high reading is not considered dangerous or worrisome. For a diagnosis of HIGH BP to be established, there must be at least three high BP readings one week apart at different times of the day.
So as of now , even if the BP is high you need not worry. Please monitor you BP once every week for three weeks and then revert with the recordings.
Since you are 31, yourblood vessels are still elastic and can contain variations in BP safely. Also continue with your exercise and diet which also have a beneficial effect on the BP.
wishing you good health
Regards
Welcome to HCM.
Your BP reading of 151/83 is definitely high. Blood pressure varies over the day and also depends on the type of activity, physical as well as mental that you have at the time of the reading.
One high reading is not considered dangerous or worrisome. For a diagnosis of HIGH BP to be established, there must be at least three high BP readings one week apart at different times of the day.
So as of now , even if the BP is high you need not worry. Please monitor you BP once every week for three weeks and then revert with the recordings.
Since you are 31, yourblood vessels are still elastic and can contain variations in BP safely. Also continue with your exercise and diet which also have a beneficial effect on the BP.
wishing you good health
Regards
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