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Elevated systolic pressure
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Elevated systolic pressure
by Bob__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Bob on February 07, 1999 at 22:46:20:
I have tracked my blood pressure for the past 6-8 mos after a physician noted a high systolic pressure. I have observed that when I first sit down to take my BP, my bp is at 145-150/65-75. The diastolic is always acceptable but systolic is always slightly elevated. After sitting for a few minues the systolic drops to 125-135 and the diastolic remains the same (65-75). My internist shows no concern but cannot give me reasons for this behavior. Does this pattern suggest anything. I read of a French project that suggests this may be a stiffening (calcification) of the artierial walls - (sys-dia) > 60. I exercise regularly - run 3-4 mi a day. Age 55. Boring (uneventful) medical history.
I have tracked my blood pressure for the past 6-8 mos after a physician noted a high systolic pressure. I have observed that when I first sit down to take my BP, my bp is at 145-150/65-75. The diastolic is always acceptable but systolic is always slightly elevated. After sitting for a few minues the systolic drops to 125-135 and the diastolic remains the same (65-75). My internist shows no concern but cannot give me reasons for this behavior. Does this pattern suggest anything. I read of a French project that suggests this may be a stiffening (calcification) of the artierial walls - (sys-dia) > 60. I exercise regularly - run 3-4 mi a day. Age 55. Boring (uneventful) medical history.
