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Is A BP Level Of 160/83 Considered Normal?
Question: I am a 28 year old male, i work out regularly. This morning i checked my bo and it was 160/83. Is this normal.? I had a coffee maybe 1 hour or so prior to checking my blood pressure.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows :
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that such a blood pressure value doesn't seem to be normal at your age.
Nevertheless, an increased BP value may be quite a normal reaction in situations of increased stress,coffee or other caffeine drinks.
So, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values during the day in the next week (in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax ) and refer them to your doctor.
Meanwhile I would advise you to reduce salt and caffeine intake.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows :
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that such a blood pressure value doesn't seem to be normal at your age.
Nevertheless, an increased BP value may be quite a normal reaction in situations of increased stress,coffee or other caffeine drinks.
So, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values during the day in the next week (in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax ) and refer them to your doctor.
Meanwhile I would advise you to reduce salt and caffeine intake.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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