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For a 60yr old male, what would be the appropriate bp reading?
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Hypertension defined: Everyone's blood pressure rises and falls during the day in response to activities. During exercise, it is normal for the blood pressure to rise. A resting blood pressure should be below 135/85 mmhg. If resting blood pressures are always above this cut off, that defines hypertension and it should be treated to avoid long-term consequences of elevated blood pressure.
Answered 4/24/2015
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120/80.: Regardless of age, the blood pressure should be no higher than 120/80 to be normal. We used to think that higher systolic numbers were acceptable for older people, but we don't think that anymore.
Answered 12/16/2015
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