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I measured my blood pressure at work, it was 140/90, is this hypertension or due to work stress, im 25 yrs old?
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One Vital Sign: One vital sign tells us nothing about your health or any diagnosis. It is high, but for any medical evaluation you need more than one reading.
Answered 1/22/2015
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