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The nurse assistant was so shocked at my blood pressure reading of 140/83 and immediately called in the doctor. have not forgotten that event. advice?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

This represents : A mildly high reading & is no cause for alarm.

Answered 6/18/2013

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