BIOS BD 215 - 1.5 Common Blood Pressure Questions and Answers

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Further information
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Your blood pressure changes constantly. It is quite normal for blood pressure to fluctuate significantly (50 mmHg
to 60 mmHg) throughout the day. Blood pressure is normally lowest at night, but increases during waking hours
when the stress and activities of everyday life are highest.
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AM Time PM
Your blood pressure also increases and decreases under the following circumstances