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I checked my blood pressure today and it was 118/57, someone was saying it's bad.. is it fine and anything i should be concerned about?

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Dr. Anita Prakash answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: Your BP numbers are perfect. SBP < or equal to 120 mmhg/ diastolic BP <80 mmhg is great.

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 8/8/2020

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