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One blood pressure reading is not a diagnosis
Technique and repetition affect blood pressure results.
One pair of numbers
Systolic is the top number and diastolic is the bottom number. LHP rates whichever component falls into the more severe category, but it does not calculate an average or establish a diagnosis.
When to seek help right away
Very high pressure together with chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness on one side, trouble speaking or seeing, or confusion requires immediate help.
