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Why do they prefer patients get blood pressure checked while at rest? just curious also, how long at rest until checked is recommended?

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Dr. Le Wang answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Blood pressure: Because stress, excercise/acitivty can affect blood pressure reading. Usually 5-10 min rest is recommended before measuring bp.

Dr Hanes agreed

Answered 6/17/2014

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A member asked:

Why do they prefer patients get blood pressure checked while at rest? just curious also, how long at rest until checked is recommended?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Le Wang answered

Dr Hanes agreed

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