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I was suppose to have a stress test because my heart delays pumping blood back when in a resting stage..I never went for it I had my blood pressure taken yesterday in a doctors office it was 120 over 94 does this mean it s getting worse as the bottom number is getting higher
Regarding your concern, I would explain that a single high blood pressure value at the doctor office, does not mean that you suffer from arterial hypertension. It could be related to anxiety, also called "White Coat Syndrome".
Anyway, I would recommend you to closely monitor blood pressure values in the next days in sitting position, after 10 minutes of total relax. If your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges (125/85 mmHg) most of the time, it could indicate possible arterial hypertension.
In such case it would be necessary consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that a single high blood pressure value at the doctor office, does not mean that you suffer from arterial hypertension. It could be related to anxiety, also called White Coat Syndrome . Anyway, I would recommend you to closely monitor blood pressure values in the next days in sitting position, after 10 minutes of total relax. If your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges (125/85 mmHg) most of the time, it could indicate possible arterial hypertension. In such case it would be necessary consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist