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What Do My BP Readings Indicate?

I have a home BP monitor and note here a concern over my reading which is 138 over 94 with a pulse of 37. This was a pre bed reading my earlier reading mid day was 136 over 91 with a pulse of 53, and the morning one 147 over 62 with a pulse of 35. Is this an indication that I should be concerned?
Tue, 25 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
The values you have mentioned shows gross variations in pressure at different times and low pulse rate.
Such values are very difficult to interpret, to be frank.
This could happen when the apparatus is not calibrated or the cuff is not tied properly resulting in faulty technique.
It is always better to get examined and checked by a Physician. Later on with proper advise, you can monitor in your home itself.
Hope the information provided is useful.
Wish you good health.
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What Do My BP Readings Indicate?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. The values you have mentioned shows gross variations in pressure at different times and low pulse rate. Such values are very difficult to interpret, to be frank. This could happen when the apparatus is not calibrated or the cuff is not tied properly resulting in faulty technique. It is always better to get examined and checked by a Physician. Later on with proper advise, you can monitor in your home itself. Hope the information provided is useful. Wish you good health.