Question 1

i just took my husbands blood pressure and it is 159 over94 he  is 55 never had blood pressure problems before what is to high? when should he go to e

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Normal is up to 130: Normal blood pressure is different in different individuals, but the norm is that the upper should not be higher than 130, and lowe not higher than 80. Your husband 's pressure is high, but not an emergency now, must see his doctor soon to recheck and discuss treatment.

Question 2

blood pressure 100 over 70 ok?

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Normal range: It is within normal range for most adults and would be ok especially if not associated with symptoms of low blood pressure.

Question 3

is a blood pressure of 100/62 good?

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

Question 4

is 167 over 100 high for blood pressure?

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Yes: Persistent BP over 150 systolic and/or 90 diastolic  needs to be treated with lifestyle changes and/or medicines if necessary. Remember that your blood pressure elevation is unlikely to cause any symptoms. Get it rechecked and monitored regularly.

Question 5

what does blood pressure of 172/100 indicate?

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Blood pressure: 170/100 is hypertension and a visit to the physician for diagnosis and therapy would be indicated.

Question 6

is a blood pressure of 100/60 normal or is it low?

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Low normal: It is low and is normal for some people and as long as it is not causing any ill effects like lightheaded mess/dizziness you do not need any treatment.It is more common in athletes and active people.

Question 7

need help. is 100/20 blood pressure normal for human?

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Blood pressure: The diastolic pressure of 20 would be distinctly abnormal and unlikely to be seen in a living person. It takes a reasonable diastolic pressure to perfuse the coronary arteries and 20mmhg would be cutting it very close.

Question 8

my husbands blood pressure was 159/99. what does this mean?

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Needs treatment now: Need to see your doc % be started on appropriate meds.Need to record BP daily to see the trends.
Life style modification is a must.Reduce wt, exercise & low sodium diet.
May add natural supplements-coq10, raw garlic & beet juice &many more!

Question 9

is 121/72 average bp for me? 40 yr old  159 lbs.

blood pressure

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? average ?: This is well within the healthy range for someone your size/age.

Question 10

blood pressure 200/100 it has been high for months what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Go get evaluated for the potential cause and on treatment to control the blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure over time causes damage that may be permanent to a variety of organ systems.

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I just took my husbands blood pressure and it is 159 over94 he is 55 never had blood pressure problems before what is to high? when should he go to e

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