Hey everyone I had a few questions that you can hopefully give me some advice on. Ok I am 20 years old and I have recently had my blood pressure checked by a friend who is an EMT and he got 140/80. Since then I have had a tightness in my chest and am not sure whether it is just nerves or actauly something more serious. The only thing i can relate my high BP to is that I have been drinking regularly for the past two years (10-15 beers a week). Other than that I am in very good shape. I go to the gym 2-3 times a week and run 1 mile each visit and lift weights for about 1 1/2 hours. I eat pretty healthy and usualy avoid junk food. I am 6'2 180 lbs. If you have any advice please let me know. Thanks Again.

Also i forgot to mention that as soon as i found out that I had high BP 2 weeks ago I have completetly discontinued alcohol use.