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I would like to ask sometimes my blood pressure increase and sometimes decrease its consider high blod pressure??
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High BP is >140/90: If you blood pressure is consistently above 140/90 that is considered stage I hypertension. I would recommend you take your blood pressure every other day at the same time with a blood pressure cuff. Write this down and then show your regular doctor the results.
Answered 3/1/2016
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