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13th Feb 2003, 16:02

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lamplighter

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With respect, I cannot see why 140/85 is the BP to aim for.

The requirement for a class 1 medical is a BP less than 160/95.
(JAR-FCL 3.135(b))

The side effects of anti-hypertensive drugs can be extremely unpleasant.