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What Is The Difference In BP Reading Taken While Lying Down And Sitting?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Mar 2015
Question: How much should your blood pressure change between taking it in the seated position versus laying down?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
The difference on bp shouldn't exceed 20 mmHg.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

The difference between the two measurement position shouldn't exceed 20 mmHg for the systolic BP.

Hope this was of help!
Dr.Benard
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What Is The Difference In BP Reading Taken While Lying Down And Sitting?

Brief Answer: The difference on bp shouldn't exceed 20 mmHg. Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! I read your query and understood your concerns. The difference between the two measurement position shouldn't exceed 20 mmHg for the systolic BP. Hope this was of help! Dr.Benard