Question 1

blood pressure 140 over 66 is that good?

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Top is high: The systolic number is high. This would put you in the hypertension stage 1 category. Diet and exercise is what is recommended right now.

Question 2

help! is 200 by 140 a good blood pressure?

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No: That is dangerously high see the doctor urgently 
You are at risk for stroke

Question 3

my blood pressure ranges from 114/72 to as high as 140/83 i'm 63 and male  is this good or bad?

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Likely normal: To have hypertension it should be measured on different days at different times.  If you repeatably measure it it will likely go up. The numbers are not alarming but should discuss with your doctor if your are concerned.

Question 4

hello docs, is 200 by 140 a good blood pressure?

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Hypertension: 200/140 is considered very high and dangerous hypertension. Have a physician take your BP to make sure that it's an accurate reading and get proper workup and treatment as soon as possible.

Question 5

should 66 old men  in good health be taking blood pressure drugs to lower their blood pressure , if their(sitting) blood pressure is in range 120/70 to 129/70?

Accepted Answer

BP WITHOUT MEDS?: According to guidelines per The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) in 2017, it is advised that men/women 65 or older aim for a BP (blood pressure) below 130/80. So your BP looks great but is this BP using BP meds or not? If you have the mentioned BP by already being on drug(s), it is best to check with your doctor (or second opinion) with this question.

Question 6

is 130/70 good blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

130/70: Excellent!!

Question 7

is 138/62 a good blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable: You should try to keep your BP below 140/90.  Yours is borderline high, so you should cut out extra salt, and exercise regularly.  If that does not improve it, you should be seen to adjust or add an antihypertensive medication.

Question 8

is 130/74 a good blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is within the recommended range.

Question 9

120 over 70

good blood pressure ?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Above blood pressure is in normal range.

Question 10

is a blood pressure of 100/62 good?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Such blood pressure reading is considered to be within normal range.

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