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I took my blood pressure at the store and the first time i got no read then it was 93/60 108/53 is there a chance the machine was wrongs?

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Yes: Brittney, Those machines, particularly if they take your blood pressure from your lower arm, are notoriously inaccurate. They are meant as a screening test only. If you are concerned about your blood pressure readings, see your doctor and they can take a blood pressure with a more accurate meter. Hope this helps!

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Sure: there is always the chance a machine is wrong, but as stated in your question, those BP readings are not that bad. lower BP can be normal in young healthy women.

Answered 7/27/2014

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May be: Your blood pressure, either reading, is normal. However, it is not possible to tell if the machine is wrong. The difference in the two readings may be due to your reaction of no reading the first time. If you have any concern, may see your doctor or stop by at a minute clinic for a professional to check your blood pressure.

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Each is different.: The difference in your BP when you compare readings from different BP devices is kinda like measuring your weight on different scales. Like when you go in to your Doc's office and your weight is 5# more than your home scales *yuck* In order to keep accurate track of your weight, always weigh in on the same scale. In order to keep up with your BP accurately, always use the same BP device.

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