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173/76 Is That High Blood Pressure??

173/76 is that high blood pressure?
posted on Wed, 16 Dec 2009
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Your systolic (top) number is too high. Is this a one time thing or does it run this high all the time? If this is a one time thing it may be stress, caffeine, smoking, energy drinks, alcohol, or another medication causing it to be this high. If it is this high a lot you need to see a Dr for medication. Your diastolic number is fine.
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173/76 Is That High Blood Pressure??

Your systolic (top) number is too high. Is this a one time thing or does it run this high all the time? If this is a one time thing it may be stress, caffeine, smoking, energy drinks, alcohol, or another medication causing it to be this high. If it is this high a lot you need to see a Dr for medication. Your diastolic number is fine.