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If it's normal for bp to increase during stress and/or exercise and bp meds don't prevent such an increase what is purpose of taking them?
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It's not always bad: Blood pressure will naturally increase with exertion but should return to normal. It is sustained elevated pressures and nocturnal elevated pressures that are associated with adverse outcomes
Answered 4/21/2015
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