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I was going to measure bp and got very anxious which made my heart race to 130-140, the reading was 160/100! different place after 150/95 anxiety?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Can't assume that.: Children, teens & young adults with high blood pressure readings usually have 3 separate readings by their doctor & by their doctor's clinical staff, depending on method. Your doctor will listen to your heart to determine if your heartbeats are erratic as well as rapid, then refer you to a cardiologist, if needed. List all prescription, OTC, herbal & recreational drugs that you take.

Answered 11/6/2015

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

BP=a behavior, the: top value estimated from only a single heart beat; the bottom estimated from the lowest value between 2 different heart beats. Like any behavior, the values can change quite rapidly. Fear, frustration & pain are most common factors leading many to ↑ their BP &/or heart rate; both reflecting split-second adjustments from mind/brain which controls heart output, rate & peripheral arterial resistance.

Answered 11/6/2015

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