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My 1st bp reading is 134/82 , 2nd reading 122/77 and 3rd 116/74.. why my 1st reading alwz high and which reading should i consider ?

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Average: I would use the one in the middle as it represents the average ( we treat the average not the individual blood pressure). All three are normal.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 2/14/2015

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