a friend of mines blood pressure is around 148/74 ....is this too high?
2007-02-20 10:29:30 · 7 answers · asked by Christine 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Yeah, a little. But not terribly alarming. If the second number goes high, it is worth getting to a doctor right away.
They should probably check it regularly--- see if it is a temporary 'high' reading. Get a check up fairly soon and tell the doctor--- If it is consistently this high or higher the doctor may suggest medication or some life-change (cut fats, lose weight, lower stress, etc.) )Those changes are good anyway, so no harm in doing that even before a doctor telling them to!
2007-02-20 10:37:25 · answer #1 · answered by Rani 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The first part (The Sytsolic) might be a little on the high side but the second number (the Diastolic) seems to be pretty good.
In the bad old days this reading would be considered OK and by and large it is but nowadays the Medical Profession have reviewed their take on High Blood Pressure / Hypertension levels and now have this new level called "Pre Hypertension". This covers the borderline cases where they feel that the BP levels may be creeping up and they want to try and prevent it from developing into full blown High Blood Pressure with all of the attendant problems etc.
The new philosophy has the following levels. If your Systolic reading is less than 120 and the Diastolic number is less than 80 then you are OK. If your levels are 120-139/80-89 then you are in the pre hypertension region. If your levels are 140-159/90-99 then you are in the Stage 1 Hypertension levels and if your readings are are 160+/100+ then you have Stage 2 Hypertension.
Doctors are much more cautious nowadays and rightly so.
My initial HBP was 216/160 when I was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure and now it is down to 115/75 so treatment works but so do Lifestyle changes, more exercise and cut down on any drinking and stop smoking if you smoke!
2007-02-21 05:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
the 148 is somewhat high the 74 is in the normal range see a Dr to be on the safe side
2007-02-20 10:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is "normal" ? It depends on sex , pre-existing conditions and age.Most MD's consider 120/70 to be a standard to aim for.Normal B/P also fluctuates during the day,during activities etc.Take care. SW RNP
2007-02-20 10:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not too bad actually, of course it could be lower. I like the diastolic (the bottom number), that one is excellant.
2007-02-20 10:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a little high however age and weight can effect this.
2007-02-20 10:36:39 · answer #6 · answered by Amy T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first # is a bit high but the second (most importent)is ok
2007-02-20 10:34:05 · answer #7 · answered by 60's child 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋