A member asked:

Blood pressure is 127/96 today. appointment is in 10 days. i am overweight and no exercise. does this warrant emergency office? i am very worried.

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BP: 127 is OK but 96 is high. Please go to the nearest Emergency Facility to confirm your blood pressure and decide appropriate treatment.

Answered 2/22/2016

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

BP 127/96: Do not worry. We are usually concerned with the top number initially ( the systolic BP) if it is > 140 . There is no significant data on isolated diastolic elevation when systolic BP is normal. Would repeat it in several hours, may be lower but do not worry , the concern is about systolic BP when above 140.

Answered 7/4/2018

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