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I took high blood pressure test today and it was 178/100. i eat healthy, exercise 2-3 times a week. i am 38 years old.
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Increased BP reading: If this is an accurate resting blood pressure - it is significantly elevated. Do you use proper technique to get reading? Take your BP again and see what the value is. If you are running this high, you need medical assessment.
Answered 6/12/2020
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