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What causes daily fluctuations in blood pressure?

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Dr. Jagdish Mishra answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Diurnal : So many factors: stress, anxiety, caffeine, meeting deadlines, too much salt intake. Also it is normal for BP and heart rate to change depending up the situations you are facing : good bs bad day!

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Stress: Blood pressure fluctuates to accommodate normal stress of daily living -- it is a good thing!

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/20/2012

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