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I am 54 and have never been told I have high blood pressure. I checked it at an airport automatic machine the other night and it was 115/95 and the machine said I have high blood pressure. I know the 115 is within normal range...what could the 95 be caused by? I also have been told that I was born with a leaky heart valve. Should I be concerned?
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry much for this. Sometimes machines do have false high blood pressure readings. So better to get it checked with doctor manually. This is the best and accurate way to measure blood pressure. If it is still showing 115/95, we can first try diet modifications and exercise to control diastolic blood pressure (95mmhg). For this strict salt restriction in diet is needed. Aerobic exercise like running, cycling and swimming etc are also helpful in controlling blood pressure. For your leaky valves, get done 2d echo. Don't worry, consult doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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My Blood Pressure Is 115/95. Is It High?
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry much for this. Sometimes machines do have false high blood pressure readings. So better to get it checked with doctor manually. This is the best and accurate way to measure blood pressure. If it is still showing 115/95, we can first try diet modifications and exercise to control diastolic blood pressure (95mmhg). For this strict salt restriction in diet is needed. Aerobic exercise like running, cycling and swimming etc are also helpful in controlling blood pressure. For your leaky valves, get done 2d echo. Don t worry, consult doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.