question: My bp was 154  over 63 with a pulse of 71    What does that indicate I am a 68, female and recently diag. with a  severe focal stenosis of the proximal left internal carotid  artery.  I had a MRA.  I am usually healthy and went for a regular checkup.  My bp at that time was 168 over 9o with pulse of 72.  In the past my pressure is usually  normal of below