Elevated systolic pressure

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.