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My bp normal under no stress/anxiety but can spike to 180-200/100 when under stress or anxiety then back to normal when relaxed. is this an issue?
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No: Failure of BP to rise with stress is a very serious sign and is indicative of a failing heart. Your response is normal. If your BP rose to 220 or higher, it would suggest that perhaps your BP should be a little better controlled. Normal BP for your age is
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