I am a 55yr old man. My blood pressure is 144 over 86.Pulse 76. Is this High ?

Question

I take little exercise (Golf) and probably drink too much. I do not smoke and am otherwise happy with my wellbeing.

Answer 1

High blood pressure is anything over 140/90 but your pulse rate is fine and so is the diastolic reading. There is no danger yet but I would have a general check-up, take more exercise (walking more briskly after the ball perhaps) and reduce the amount of alcohol and salt you have. Your weight and when the measurement was taken are also important, and you could be in need of losing a few pounds!
Seriously any health worry should be answered by a professional!

Answer 2

Pulse in normal range, pressure slightly high, though not worryingly so, taking into account your age. I think your doctor will probably look to a lifestyle change (alcohol, sodium intake, excercise), rather than medical intervention at the levels you described.
Get it checked out by a qualified doctor and if neccessary by 24 hour monitoring if your blood pressure goes soaring, as does mine, at the mere sight of a Sphygnomanometer and Stethoscope. This is common and called "white coat syndrome", which is why your doctor will test you at least three times, and if still high, will fit you with a monitor to rule this out.

First time I was tested my pressure was 190 / 94, but 24 hour monitoring showed my blood pressure to be low normal in normal circumstances.

Don't worry and don't listen to the scaremongers or their predictions will become a self fulfilling prophecy.
Oh and by the way; Golf is an excellent exercise for someone of your age, as is swimming or walking. Just start off slowly and gently then work up from there.

Answer 3

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 4

Both BP numbers are a bit high. A doctor would tell you that you are borderling hypertensive, especially if these reading are consistant. You would otherwise have no symptoms of the damage being done you your heart, lungs. panchreas and other organs. In other words, you WILL feel find up untill your heart attack or stroke, or you liver fails or something else.

So, my strictly non-professional advice is to get your blood pressure looked into. You doctor will advise you to quit smoking. That, alone, may be enough to bring your BP down. There are also other things you can do to help, including some very inexpensive medications.

Good luck and good health!

Answer 5

140/90mmHg is the level of blood pressure used to diagnose high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is consistently raised at these levels and above, it will need to be treated. Treatment may involve making changes to your lifestyle and/or taking medication. This level of 140/90 mmHg is the level for high blood pressure for everyone, whether you are male or female, young or old.
High blood pressure can be a systolic reading of 140 or above, a diastolic reading of 90 or above, or both. For example, a reading of 150/85 mmHg is high because the systolic is above 140; a reading of 139/95 mmHg is high because the diastolic is above 90. A reading of 150/95 mmHg is also high as both the systolic and the diastolic number are raised. As you get older you may find that your diastolic level is normal but your systolic level starts to rise and this is called isolated systolic hypertension. This is common among older people, and still needs to be treated.
140/85 mmHg is the target blood pressure for people who are receiving treatment for their high blood pressure. The only exception to this target level is if you have diabetes, kidney disease or have already suffered a stroke or heart attack. Then it is worthwhile lowering your blood pressure even further and your doctor may as you to lower your blood pressure to 130/80 mmHg.

Answer 6

Optimal BP is 120/80 but that is average. 144/86 may be average for you. Your pulse is in the correct range for normal. If you are concerned with your BP discuss it with your doctor...they may put you on meds.

Answer 7

It is not bad but a little high. Increase your exercise by getting a good brisk walk everyday and it should help lower both. Drink a little less and eat a little healthier. If you are overweight, lose a little weight.

If your doctor is not concerned, you probably don't need to be concerned either. Best of luck.

Answer 8

Your blood pressure is normal anything over 150 over 90 is high. Your pulse is perfectly normal. Anything under 50 is too low and anything over 85 is too high.

Answer 9

Well normal is 140 and under and 90 or under. Your fine your B/p is not that high to worry about. However I would keep tabs on it so it does not get much more higher. The best time to take your b/p is when you wake up in the morning. Your pulse is ok

Answer 10

I had my blood pressure taken about a year ago and was informed that 120/80 is the ideal to aim for. If you're concerned about your blood pressure, you need to speak to your doctor.