- male
- 50 Years
- 01/04/2021
What is the normal blood pressure by age?
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children- 100/60, Adults- 120/80 and >60yrs- 130/80
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
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I've been having some health issues that are making me anxious. My ECG today showed a low T wave in V4 and a slight ST depression in V6. I'm not sure what that means, and I'm a bit worried about it. I also tend to get high blood pressure sometimes, and my lipid and cortisol levels are up. What can I do about all this? Should I be getting any more tests done?
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