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What Does This BP Level And Heart Rate After A TIA Attack Indicate?

I am 44 years old Las to the I had a TIA attack. My blood pressure lately has been 137/79 with a heart rate of 84. this is is a abnormal for me. I do suffer from chronic migranes and dizzy spells about five times a day. was just wondering if the blood pressure and heart rate are still in normal range. marlene
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Hello Marlene. Those readings are still relatively normal--we define stage 1 hypertension as being at 140/90 or higher. Your heart rate is still within the normal range.
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What Does This BP Level And Heart Rate After A TIA Attack Indicate?

Hello Marlene. Those readings are still relatively normal--we define stage 1 hypertension as being at 140/90 or higher. Your heart rate is still within the normal range.