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Hello! i recently had an annual exam with a blood pressure of 136/76 which the nurse said was good. they didnt say anything else. i looked up the numbers online and 136 seems high. in the past couple of years my systolic numbers have been 118 and 128. im 33 years old with a vegetarian diet. wondering if the recent quarantine sedentary habits have contributed to higher systolic bp. what is your advice? thanks! blood pressure
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BP high?: The more careful bps you have the better you can classify your BP. Get an accurate home device and take each AM after being seated 5 min. Take three each time. If the average is at home is greater than 135/85 then show your records to your Dr.
Answered 8/11/2020
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Blood pressure: Although the systolic (upper value) blood pressure reading is slightly elevated - that can happen. If you are nervous, just drank coffee etc- the numbers can vary. The systolic numbers over the last few years looks fine. See what future BP readings show - I wouldn't get too worried about one isolate value. In the meantime - do live a healthy lifestyle. Even if remaining indoors - you can find
Answered 8/11/2020
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