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My recent blood pressure readings are 186(sys) and 161(dia) and my regular readings stay around 135(sys) and 110(dia). what is highest limit for dia?

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Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

See MD: See md as your BP is high.Highest limit for diastolic BP is 89mm of hg!

Answered 9/28/2016

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