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Taking BP Twice To Get A Good Reading
On taking my BP, why is it my first reading is high, if i wait 30 seconds and do it again it will read alot lower. my husband usually has to take is twice too, to get a normal reading
Thu, 21 Jan 2010
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Blood pressure does depend on the variant factors like your physical status and will come down if you take rest.
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