Blood pressure 130/40 can often indicates failure tonometer (a device for measuring blood pressure).
If BP 130/40, you should measure blood pressure on the opposite hand, then repeat the measurement after 10-15 minutes. In addition, if possible, you need to check the results of blood pressure measurement using another tonometer – it’s not necessary to use medicines to change blood pressure.
If you got the results of blood pressure 130 over 40, but you feel good – no need to take any action to stabilize the blood pressure. If you feel fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, headache – you need to consult a doctor for diagnosing the health.
Recommendation:
- use our blood pressure calculator to calculate BP values for your age
- or blood pressure chart
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