Is A BP Of 147/97 Suggestive Of Hypertension?
Question: Blood pressure of around 147/97 in the last 2 days. How many days should I monitor to confirm I have stage 1 hypertension.
Brief Answer:
Monitor it every third day for 5 times.
Detailed Answer:
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Record your blood pressure every third day for 5 times if the average of all is stage 1 then you are stage 1 hypertensive.
Time and condition(preferably after 15 minutes of rest)of taking Blood pressure should always be same.
Regards
Monitor it every third day for 5 times.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.
Record your blood pressure every third day for 5 times if the average of all is stage 1 then you are stage 1 hypertensive.
Time and condition(preferably after 15 minutes of rest)of taking Blood pressure should always be same.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
For how many days should I do this?
Brief Answer:
follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Every third day for next 15 days.You have to take your blood pressure once every third day for next 15 days.
Regards.
follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Every third day for next 15 days.You have to take your blood pressure once every third day for next 15 days.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy