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Bought a bp monitor that fits on wrist. had a choking scare and then checked bp 10 min out of curiosity and it read 151/101. could it be? 2 hrs later checked again 149/40. normally it hovers b/e 109 - 122/69 -80. feel fine, not on meds?

Q: bought a bp monitor that fits on wrist. had a choking scare and then checked bp 10 min out of curiosity and it read 151/101. could it be? 2 hrs later checked again 149/40. normally it hovers b/e 109 - 122/69 -80. feel fine, not on meds?

: Probably as a result of chocking and apprehension following it. It will normalize dont worry. Dont take BP after such happenings as it will be elevated as a normal reaction.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Probably as a result of chocking and apprehension following it. It will normalize dont worry. Dont take BP after such happenings as it will be elevated as a normal reaction.

Answered 4/7/2022

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A member asked:

Bought a bp monitor that fits on wrist. had a choking scare and then checked bp 10 min out of curiosity and it read 151/101. could it be? 2 hrs later checked again 149/40. normally it hovers b/e 109 - 122/69 -80. feel fine, not on meds?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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