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What does it mean when a blood pressure reading says the top number is ok but the bottom number is high?
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Sorry Hopalong, you've got it the wrong way round.
Isolated systolic hypertension (= top figure high) is a cause for concern as it's usually related to 'furring up' of the arteries.
Isolated diastolic hypertension (= bottom figure high) has been studied and the results show that this is not usually a cause for concern.
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/How-it-Works/Question1633 70.html
Chris
Isolated systolic hypertension (= top figure high) is a cause for concern as it's usually related to 'furring up' of the arteries.
Isolated diastolic hypertension (= bottom figure high) has been studied and the results show that this is not usually a cause for concern.
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/How-it-Works/Question1633 70.html
Chris
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