I have high BP readings whenever I go to doctor. I think I really don't have high BP, and it's white coat hypertension. So if a normal person takes bp lowering medications, what's the outcome of that?
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Hi librate user you have not mentioned your age, More than 120 over 80 and less than 140 over 90 (120/80-140/90): You have a normal blood pressure reading but it is a little higher than it should be, and you should try to lower it. Blood Pressure Ranges Chart. As you age, your blood vessels become more rigid, and it's not uncommon for your systolic pressure (the top number) to increase. Although a reading of 120/80 is considered "textbook normal, someone over age 40 can have a 140/90 reading and it can be considered perfectly acceptable. Blood pressure chart: What your reading means Top number (systolic) in mm HgBottom number (diastolic) in mm HgYour category* Below 120and Below 80Normal blood pressure Between 120-139or Between 80-89Prehypertension Between 140-159or Between 90-99Stage 1 hypertension 160 or higheror 100 or higherStage 2 hypertension.
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white coat hypertension relatively safe. in that case u have to do a 24 hr ambulatory Bp measurement, treatment or not depend on that findings
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