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This bp is slightly high, but try to lower it with a better diet. A "normal" range is around 125-130 over 75-80. Nothing to cause for alarm though.

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Q: My blood pressure is 139 over 78 I was nervous about the results while taking the test felt my heart speed up while in progress Is this reading cause for concern?
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