A 32-year-old member asked:

What is normal blood pressure reading on digital cuffs?

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Dr. John Szawaluk
Cardiology 33 years experience
See below: A "normal" or optimal blood pressure is 120/80.
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Dr. Rick Koch
Cardiology 24 years experience
Bp : Less than 140/90 mmhg.
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Dr. Arthur Heller
Gastroenterology 45 years experience
120/80 or less: Generally aim for 120/80 or less (but at least 90/60). Between 120/80-140/90 is "pre-hypertension". 140/90 or greater is hypertension (high blood pressure).
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A 33-year-old member asked:

Anyone know what is a normal blood pressure reading?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger
53 years experience
Blood pressure: Normal range 100-140 over 60-90.
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