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My blood pressure is 133 over 99. is that high?
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Yes but...: The diastolic or lower blood pressure number is a bit high. Normally like to see it under 90. However, its naive to focus too much on a single BP number. I liken BP measurements to a polaroid snapshot of life: it gives you a general idea of what's up but not a completely realistic view of what is best thought of as a video. My point? Take more heart in a series of BP measurements. If still high...
Answered 2/8/2019
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