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As we know if bp reading of (160/100) lasts for long time like 2 years, it is harmful for arteries and internal organs but if the same reading (160/100) remains for a short duration e.g. 20 minutes when a person is in stressful situation or the bp 160/100 rises due to physical exertion and comes back to normal range i.e. 120/80 as soon as a person comes in resting/normal position, does this short duration of elevation impacts the organs or arteries?
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Yes, It is harmful for the bp reading of (160/100) to lasts for a long time like 2 years, is harmful for arteries and internal organs but if the same reading (160/100) remains for a short duration e.g. 20 minutes when a person is in stressful situation or the bp 160/100 rises due to physical exertion and comes back to normal range i.e. 120/80 as soon as a person comes in resting/normal position, it does not cause as much harm as the longstanding higher reading.
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