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Posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2022

Question: Hi dr Sharka
I am ba k I have a question I woke up this morning and took my blood pressure as usual because I usually have low normal blood pressure so my gp asks me to monitor it I was a bit light headed got up to fast but then done my readings were as follows :
133/104 88 bmp 6 am oxygen 97
111/82. 94 bmp 6:02 am oxygen 96
101/72 81 bmp 6:04 am diff machine oxygen 96
11-/71 88 bmp 6:07 am diff machine oxygen 96

I was wondering if the first reading was an error as the machine had stopped then continues to inflate … please advise if I should be worried about any cardiac event or if this was just a one off

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (18 minutes later)

Sorry the first reading was 133/126 88 bpm at 5:57 am

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is just a machine error

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

I think that the first reading is an error for sure, especially the diastolic value. This value is extremely high and it can not go down in a few seconds.

You should know that the diastolic value is registered in the moment that the machine does not detect the pulse any more, after releasing the pressure. This value may change if you have not put the machine properly or if you move your arm.

So,there is no reason to panic. Just a machine error.

You should know that even when measured manually the blood pressure , a non professional may make the same error.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

I remain at your disposal in case of further questions whenever you need!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (4 hours later)

Hello thank u I did go see my gp at 12/20 my blood pressure was 130/80 which is alittle on the high side for me but I was having anxiety I just checked my blood pressure again it is
105/83 81 bpm
Oxygen 96
Sugar 6.1
Kardia ecg sinus rythem with occasional pvc which I do get 75 bpm
I do suffer from occasional svt and pvc not daily though
Is there anything I should be concerned about here should I follow up with cardiac … any suggestions about long haul flights ? I am traveling to Europe is it safe

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no need for further tests

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Your heart rate and blood pressure values are really ok.

So, there is no reason to worry about it!

It is quite normal to have higher blood pressure values when being stressed or during physical activity.

Long flights sre ok for you.

There is no reason to perform any additional cardiac tests.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Let me know about anything!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (15 hours later)

Hello thank you I have one more question my blood pressure is usually low normal usually
90-104 over 67-78 lately it has been
105-125 over 80-85 not sure what is going on I haven’t changed anything at all accept I take my readings on my left arm now ans I know that 10 pee ent difference is normal on each arm so I am wondering if I should keep an eye on this

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no reason to worry about.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Your blood pressure values are still within normal ranges.

So, there is no reason to panic!

It is quite normal to have higher blood pressure values during stressful periods.

But, I don’t see anything concerning in your blood pressure values trends.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar