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I just took my blood pressure and it was 170/144 what's that mean
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Well i suggest you re check it. it looks quite high if its correct. Are you on any BP meds? How is your health overall?
The 144 is particularly high. You need it evaluated promptly. So dont put off a visit to your doc now. It can cause damage if its high in the long term, so do something about it
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Those #'s are impossible....  If your bottom # 'diastolic'  is over 100 you need to see a doc ASAP
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