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What Does BP Reading Of 160/85 Indicate?

I'm 57 years old, male. My BP reading now is 160/85.
Is the reading alaming? For your info I am not in any medications because the doctor said not neccesary yet. But she asked to monitor the BP within 2 weeks and come back to hear for anaysis.

Thanks

Bakhtiar Baharuddin
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Fri, 12 May 2017
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Hello
Thanks for posting at HCM.
You're BP reading is definitely higher. But since it is just a single reading, it cannot be diagnosed as hypertension. For a diagnosis of hypertension three readings one per week for three weeks is adviced. If all three readings are high then you should be started on both medications. As of now I agree with your doctor and feel that you must not take any medications. Your doctor has called you after two weeks for the same reason.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
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What Does BP Reading Of 160/85 Indicate?

Hello Thanks for posting at HCM. You re BP reading is definitely higher. But since it is just a single reading, it cannot be diagnosed as hypertension. For a diagnosis of hypertension three readings one per week for three weeks is adviced. If all three readings are high then you should be started on both medications. As of now I agree with your doctor and feel that you must not take any medications. Your doctor has called you after two weeks for the same reason. Wishing you good health. Regards