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I took my bp this morning first reading was 128/78 i waited 5 min took it again it was 115/75 what reading do i go with or average?
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Bp: BP is dynamic and changes so use the average. If you find the BP is consistently elevated in some time frame, this might bear investigation.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Neither high: Small variations in blood pressure are ok. Neither reading is considered high and are at goal readings for treated hypertension. Both blood pressure readings may be used.
Answered 1/28/2014
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