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15 yr old son is physically active and thin; not obese. he runs for 40 minutes daily. average blood pressure reading is 130/85?
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That is high: Need to see his pediatrician , need investigation(s) and medication to bring the blood pressure downand prevent the complications .
Answered 7/4/2015
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Depends: on his height as well, check this link for nomogram charts of height and normal blood pressure readings in teens, again his pediatrician would reassure you more, also make sure that the cuff used to measure the blood pressure covrrs 2/3 of his arm to get an accurate measure https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/guidelines/child_tbl.pdf
Answered 7/4/2015
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