Is my Blood Pressure Too High? Posted: 08-18-06 12:06pm
147/132 IS MY BLOOD PRESSURE READING AND I
was wondering what the signs are for high
blood pressure headache depression etc.
and If my reading is dangerous and what I
should do or be concerned with thank
you.
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High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, High Cholesterol Answer A Posted: 08-22-06 10:16am
147/132 mmHg is not a normal blood
pressure. The systolic pressure (147) is
within normal range, but the diastolic
reading (132) is too high. It shouldn’t
be higher than 90 mmHg. You can visit your
GP (General Practitioner) for an accurate,
doctor administerd blood pressure reading.
If the diastolic pressure is still high,
you can request an examination of the
condition of the kidneys, angiotensin, and
aldosteron level in the blood.
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