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A member asked:
Why is my blood pressure in 150/100 digitally at stores but normal when manually done at doctors office. which is more accurate? in my mid 20s male.
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Blood pressure: The manual reading done in your doctor's office is more reliable and much more believable given your age. Stop taking your blood pressure at the "stores".
Answered 10/9/2014
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