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What Does My BP Reading Indicate?
Question: My blood pressure for quite a while had been reading very low...in fact the doctor had me taking a half pill every other night...she was very pleased... a few weeks ago its been up again high 130's or even sometime 140's over 70-80's and not sure why the spin... i had bought a blood pressure cuff a while back to monitor it...otherwise over all I feel fine.. 63 female yes over weight.. and have been trying to work on it...
Brief Answer:
Need to monitor your blood pressure for a week or two
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,
During this period of year blood pressure variations are quite common among people with arterial hypertension, there is a tendency for high blood pressure.
Don't worry. Just monitor your blood pressure for a week or two, if it is 140 or more then there will be a need to take a extra dose of medication. Even in this case you have good chances again lower te dose in some time if you continue to lose weight and exercise.
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Need to monitor your blood pressure for a week or two
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,
During this period of year blood pressure variations are quite common among people with arterial hypertension, there is a tendency for high blood pressure.
Don't worry. Just monitor your blood pressure for a week or two, if it is 140 or more then there will be a need to take a extra dose of medication. Even in this case you have good chances again lower te dose in some time if you continue to lose weight and exercise.
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
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