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Is Electronic BP Device Accurate?

i use electronic BP device to measure (Omron), is this accurate? In early morning when i woke up, i measure directly the reading is 130/80. afetr 1 hour, the reading will be around 150/85. is my BP high? shuold i take some medicine? and my pulse is about 60, is it too low? what is the reason?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Electronic devices is accurate but not as accurate as traditional mercury device. yourbblood pressure is slightly higher than normal. But no need to go for medication directly. First control your diet.take salt restricted diet.and then if needed consult physician and stary medication accordingly
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Is Electronic BP Device Accurate?

Electronic devices is accurate but not as accurate as traditional mercury device. yourbblood pressure is slightly higher than normal. But no need to go for medication directly. First control your diet.take salt restricted diet.and then if needed consult physician and stary medication accordingly