
Is BP Of 137/92 A Cause For Concern In A 68 Year Old?

Question: 137 over 92 blood pressure 68 years old woman. How bad?
Brief Answer:
It's fine...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It's fine as per your age. Less than or equal to 140/90 mmHg is fine. Anyway, keep on monitoring your bp and have a low salt diet, regular exercises. Persistently more than 140/90 mmHg needs treatment with low dose antihypertensive.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode, Cardiologist
It's fine...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It's fine as per your age. Less than or equal to 140/90 mmHg is fine. Anyway, keep on monitoring your bp and have a low salt diet, regular exercises. Persistently more than 140/90 mmHg needs treatment with low dose antihypertensive.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode, Cardiologist
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