blood pressure?

Question:

Im only 22 years old. Im thin and in shape. But my blood pressure is 147/55. Is this way off? My heart beats so hard it wakes me up at night. I had a ekg and blood work and it came back fine.

Answers:
Not way off, but worth following up on. Presently, physicians are calling any systolic (top number) number greater than 130 hypertension, and treating it. But if this is "white coat syndrome" (blood pressure elevation only in the presence of a doctor, because of anxiety) it may not require treatment.

It might be useful to get a BP cuff and learn to use it. Keep an eye on your BP and write it Down, then when you see the doctor next you can give him some actual facts. Take the blood pressure on rising and if you feel different, like heart pounding. Don't use those automatic cuffs you find in department stores. They are never calibrated and therefore useless.

Don't ignore the fact that your BP is high for age and shape. This is a treatable condition, and to ignore it could have grave consequences.

Take care of yourself.

Maybe you should stay away from caffeine and/or other stimulants

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