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What Does This BP Reading Of 144/88 Indicate?

My son is 55 yrs. old and on a trip out West...has been driving all day and when he got in his room...took his BP and it was 144 over 88. He said the BP machine said low battery. He normally runs 120 over 70. He has heart trouble, diabetis and has had a stroke but seems to be fine now except for getting excited over the BP reading.
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
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Hi..

Welcome to healthcare magic...

According to your complain you have problem of high blood pressure.
You are taking any antihypertention drugs or not mention it.Mention which heart problem you have.

Regularly monitor a blood pressure and note down it.If blood pressure is high than consult a physician for further treatment.

Avoid more fatty foods and oily foods.
Overweight may be a oetiology . Take a less salty food in diet.
Regular excercise also help.

I hope my guidance helpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.



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What Does This BP Reading Of 144/88 Indicate?

Hi.. Welcome to healthcare magic... According to your complain you have problem of high blood pressure. You are taking any antihypertention drugs or not mention it.Mention which heart problem you have. Regularly monitor a blood pressure and note down it.If blood pressure is high than consult a physician for further treatment. Avoid more fatty foods and oily foods. Overweight may be a oetiology . Take a less salty food in diet. Regular excercise also help. I hope my guidance helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you.