2007-02-13 09:32:21 · 7 answers · asked by ahanafy91 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
120/80 was regarded as the norm for many years. Now the medical community likes to see B/P slightly lower than that. But your numbers are nothing to be concerned about. Your lower number (diastolic) is fine. Your upper number (systolic) is slightly elevated, and your doctor might consider it to be borderline high, but the systolic number is susceptible to rapid change.
2007-02-13 09:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by fishtown_jimmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a healthcare provider I agree with the answer from 'fishtown'. I like my patients to keep a record of thier blood pressure taken at home and bring the record in to me. The one reading I get in the office does not satisfy me to be able to prescribe medication (unless its outlandish). Yes, we like 120/80 OR LESS. Are you on blood pressure meds? Do you have diabetes? A family history of cardiac disease? I have a few more questions which could play into the answer you need......so .....see your healthcare provider. But I think its great you are concerned about the greatest silent killer in our nation. Keep up the good work.
2007-02-13 18:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its good. The top number 132 they dont like over 130 but if you were nervous or sick that could be why its 2pnts higher i wouldnt worry much bottom number is great they dont like it over 90 and over 100 is stroke area so you should be good.
2007-02-13 17:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by shana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's fine, you only need to worry if you start getting over 140/90 readings regularly, I should know mine hit 240/160 in '97, I spent a month in hospital and they couldn't believe I survived. They used to call that malignant hypertension because it was always fatal!
2007-02-13 17:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is right around there, too. Usually about 128/79. Doctor always says it's good.
2007-02-13 17:36:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is good so long as it stays stable.
2007-02-13 17:39:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to ask your doctor he is the expert
2007-02-16 10:52:27 · answer #7 · answered by wildirishrose19522000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋