I'm going to have my blood pressure measured today. Is 150 hypertension?

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The patient's blood pressure 150 today does not rule out hypertension, but it may also be a phenomenon of pseudohypertension caused by physiological factors. For example, after strenuous activity, blood pressure will increase. However, if the blood pressure measured twice in a calm state is above 150, it is considered hypertension and early antihypertensive treatment is required.

I'm going to have my blood pressure measured today. Is 150 hypertension?



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