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Hello i am 41 and my tests have shown that i have high blood pressure. i am currently not taking medication for it. should i be concerned with covid19 given my blood pressure or am i young enough where it shouldn't be a problem. i understand overall h

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Recheck BP: If you truly have essential hypertension, then yes, you are at risk. But some people have white coat hypertension, meaning their BP is elevated b/c a doc visit causes anxiety. I'd check my BP a few times a day for a week to make sure. How high was your BP? (u can by a BP cuff at the pharmacy or online.)

Answered 5/13/2020

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