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Doctor check my bp 160/80 after 15 minut doctor checked it shows 117/70 ..is it hypertension? but doctor didnt give any medication..he said bp normal

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Normal bp: White coat hypertension is the kind of hypertension you have. You get it only in doctor's office and you are ok at home.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 8/21/2018

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