Systolic/Dystolic Blood Pressure
health advisory
Hospital
Diseases
2007-11-12 20:36:34
I guess you will be worried and this will increase your B/P more, easy to say i know but please try and relax and try not to get anxious.
good luck.
Acute stress is predominately shown in the systolic. More serious medical conditions are measured in the dystolic.
Variation even 15 minutes apart is quite normal.
The difference between the two numbers is also important.
I currently have gestational hypertension and when I'm relaxed my systolic is usually fine, but my dystolic is almost always HIGH.
It happens, but it is usually a sign of a problem.
a tip.
When you go for a blood pressure test. Take a book and arrive about 15 - 20 mins early. Read your book until they call you. You should have forgotten about the test for about 5 mins at least. and be more relaxed.
Take it easy