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which one is more dangerous to the heart, systolic or diastolic bp?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Diastolic bp: The lower number (diastolic blood pressure) is particularly important.
Answered on Jan 5, 2018
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