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   “Doctors generally agree that systolic readings of 120 to 140 and diastolic readings of 70 to 90 are normal. Slightly higher readings—140 to 159 and 90 to 94—are considered mild high blood pressure (mild hypertension). Readings from 160 to 179 and 94 to 114 signal moderate hypertension. Anything above these limits is considered a serious problem.”

   This explains blood viscosity:

   Comment by bmac — October 31, 2008 @ 7:34 pm

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   it reads normal when u are totally relaxed in a chair and the nurse takes it.
   It may go up if u are stressed, just worked out, or just ate fat-back meats

   Comment by sunflare63 — November 2, 2008 @ 11:33 am

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   blood pressure (BP) is usuall lowest standing position and highest in supine (reclining) position. This is because the blood return to the heart is decreased when standing.

   Comment by vadtrav — November 4, 2008 @ 12:51 pm

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   standing position will bring the central pressure to the extremities, standing will reduce in pressure,and laying flat will level to the heart, inclined will increase intracranial pressure. yes specially arteries.

   Comment by einsteinliam2 — November 7, 2008 @ 9:55 pm

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   On sides::::low b/p
   Sitting in chair:::::arm has to be at hearts level, if too high-low
   bp,,, if too low, or hanging at your side=
   high bp
   Standing:::::::If the persons bp hasnt had a chance to adjust for at least a minute, the bp can be low. Once it adjusts,depending on how well they’re hydrated, it can be hgih or low.
   Lying on back with arm at side;;;;pretty consistant with sitting with arm at hearts level

   Comment by nickname — November 11, 2008 @ 3:39 am

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