Is A BP Of 147/97 Suggestive Of Hypertension?

Posted on Wed, 26 Apr 2017

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Wed, 26 Apr 2017 Answered on

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Question : Blood pressure of around 147/97 in the last 2 days. How many days should I monitor to confirm I have stage 1 hypertension.

Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Monitor it every third day for 5 times.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.

Record your blood pressure every third day for 5 times if the average of all is stage 1 then you are stage 1 hypertensive.
Time and condition(preferably after 15 minutes of rest)of taking Blood pressure should always be same.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Rishu Saxena (11 minutes later)

For how many days should I do this?

Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Every third day for next 15 days.You have to take your blood pressure once every third day for next 15 days.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy