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Hi. blood pressure all over the place. yesterday it was 130/106 but when i went to the doctor it averaged between 140/89 & 130/95.is this hypertension?

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Dr. Mark Gordon answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Hypertension : Yes it is hypertension and should be treated. The diastolic pressure (bottom number) should be 80.

Answered 4/8/2018

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