What Does A BP Reading Of 152/76 Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 15 Nov 2016

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Question : My BP is 152/76.My GP says this is OK.Your thougths please

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Slightly high.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.

At your age BP of 152/76 mmHg is slightly high and lifestyle modifications should be tried before opting for medicines.

I would recommend you:
1. Regular exercises and morning walk.
2. Low salt diet.
3. Avoid alcohol and tobacco consumption.
4. To avoid pickles, papad and all salt containing eatables.

Follow these life style for a month with a regular check on your blood pressure.

Write back to me after 2 weeks of your lifestyle changes and blood pressure readings.

I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar