A member asked:

Woke up, sat on bed, feet on floor and immediately got bp of 130/95. 30 min later, layed down its 104/73. how do i know which is accurate reading?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Both?: Both readings are accurate. It is recommended to check blood pressure in sitting position after a couple minutes of rest. Blood pressure is dynamic and changes constantly depending on your body and mind.

Answered 12/30/2013

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