Is a blood pressure of 94/64 good?

Answer 1

There are alot of variables to this. How old are you? Have you had regular check ups to know if this is a normal bp for you? What is your race? For some, a low bp can be normal and others run naturally high. The diastolic number is pretty low. Ideally a bp would be around 120/80. If you are feeling fatigued alot and just not right, a visit to your doctor is definetly in order.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Its considered excellent blood pressure. Research has shown that there is no "floor" to blood pressure. The kidneys can function just fine with a mean gradient in the 50's mmHg. As long as you are not symptomatic with dizziness, then its excellent. There is a direct correlation between the LOWER your blood pressure is, the lower the outcome of stroke and heart attack. At our clinic, we medicate people with cardiomyopathy to have their blood pressure ideally @ 90/50 Now if you are experiencing lightheadness or more than usual fatigue. You may need to adjust your medications. I am assuming you are taking a beta-blocker (metoprolol or atenolol etc...) for your tachycardia. Being over beta-blocked can reduce bp and heart rate. An adjustment made by your doctor can make you feel better. When someone is over-betablocked, they feel puny, like there get up and go, got up and left. The beta that it blocks is adrenaline. Bottom line, if you feel fine, rejoice that you have low bp, your risk of stroke and heart attack has gone down. If you feel run-down, tell your doctor to see if you can adjust your medications

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Answer 5

I'm a nurse. Yes it is a good bp if that is normal for you. However if it gets lower than usual for you, it might cause you to faint and/or become dizzy. Take care.

Answer 6

If you are feeling fine then that not a big deal. If you feel fatigued or sick or slow or something off then it could be problematic. Don't stress it unless its causing a problem.

Answer 7

sure but age and general health help determine what is good or bad.

Answer 8

What is hypertension?
Hypertension, often called high blood pressure, occurs when blood moving through your arteries places too much force against the artery walls.. A person is told they have high blood pressure if their blood pressure readings are repeatedly above normal for a long time. The measure of a high blood pressure readings is greater than or equal to 140/90 (read "140 over 90"). About 24% of people in the United States have high blood pressure.

How does it occur?

In 90-95% of cases, the cause of high blood pressure is unknown.
In 5-10% of cases, high blood pressure is a symptom of some other health problem.
Some people are at greater risk than others for having high blood pressure. Risk factors include:
- high normal blood pressure (130-139/85-89)
- family history of high blood pressure
- being overweight
- older adults
- too much alcohol intake
- African-American descent
- diabetes
- having had pre-eclampsia or eclampsia while pregnant
- in some women use of oral contraceptive or "the pill"
- some over-the-counter drugs can increase blood pressure. Read the label and ask your pharmacist about any over-the-counter drug before you take it.
What are the symptoms?
High blood pressure most often has no symptoms; it is a "silent" disease. It can go without being found until it has caused some damage to the body., The following symptoms may be produced by extremely high blood pressure, but they also frequently occur for other reasons. These symptoms include:

Feeling tired
Blurred Vision
Feeling dizzy
A Nosebleed
Morning headache at the back of the head
How is it treated? Treatment for high blood pressure include:

Taking your blood pressure at home: Sphygmomanometers (devices to measure blood pressure) are now an option for home use. Keeping track of your blood pressure at home helps your doctor to measure how severe your high blood pressure is and if treatment is working. Your doctor can teach you how to measure your blood pressure at home.
Office visits are needed so that your doctor can measure your blood pressure, adjust your treatment as needed, and check for side effects from your blood pressure pills.
The best blood pressure control: Although high blood pressure cannot be cured, it can be controlled. High blood pressure that is not controlled can cause a heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney failure. Other factors that may hasten problems include smoking, diabetes, and high cholesterol. The goals of treatment of high blood pressure are first to lower your blood pressure to a level as near normal as possible. Also, to reduce the risk of getting other health problems, your doctor may suggest changing your lifestyle and taking blood pressure pills.
How can I take care of myself? Some things you can do for yourself to improve your control of high blood pressure include:

Lifestyle changes:

Stop smoking: Smoking damages and constricts your blood vessels and is, by itself, a risk factor for stroke and heart disease.
Reduce salt (sodium) intake to < 2.3 grams per day. People vary in their response to salt intake. The salt intake guidelines are as follows:
- Do not add salt to food at the table
- Reduce or get rid of salt used in cooking
- Limit processed and fast foods
- Read package labels for amount of salt (sodium) in foods
Weight loss: Losing weight, even just 10 pounds, often can decrease blood pressure
Exercise: Exercise is a good way to control weights and reduces feeling anxious.. Thirty to forty-five minutes of brisk walking three to four times a week is often helpful to lower your blood pressure.
Stress control: Constant, severe stress causes your heart to work harder and constricts your blood vessels. Doing things that are restful and calming may help you control stress.
Reduce alcohol consumption: Drinking more than one ounce of alcohol a day may increase blood pressure. One ounce of alcohol is contained in 2 oz. of 100 proof whiskey, 8 oz. (2 glasses) of wine or 24 oz.(2 bottles) of beer.
Medications (blood pressure pills)

There are a wide variety of pills available to treat high blood pressure. It is very important to take the pills your doctor orders on time and on a routine schedule. Some of these pills include:

Diuretics (water pills) are often the first choice. They help the body get rid of excess water and salt.
Beta-Blockers are pills that cause the heart to beat more slowly and relax blood vessels.
ACE Inhibitors, Calcium Channel Blockers, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, and Alpha Blockers are pills that relax blood vessels.
When should I call the doctor?
You should call your doctor if you have any of the symptoms listed below:

Headaches feeling tired, or confused
Numbness and tingling in hands and feet
Coughing up blood or severe nosebleeds
Shortness of breath
New, symptoms that you have after starting a new pill
Chest pain
Sudden, severe, headache without a certain cause
Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm and / or leg on one side of the body
Sudden dimness or loss of vision
Trouble speaking or understanding speech
Feeling shaky or having a sudden fall
October 2002
Information maintained by the UMHS Clinical Care Guidelines Committee


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