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What Does BP Of 140/70 Indicate?
Question: My blood pressure is most often in the 140/70. I'm 80 yrs old and in great shape. So I think
Brief Answer:
good according to new guidelines
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Your blood pressure is good for your age.
In 2013, the council that it responsible for producing blood pressure guidelines for the US and other countries ( called the JNC 8 guidelines), stated that the goal for blood pressure for persons over the age of 60 was now to be 150/90.
In the past , the goal was the get the systolic (top reading) to be less than 140.
Based on the new guidelines, your readings of 140/70 would be considered good.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
good according to new guidelines
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Your blood pressure is good for your age.
In 2013, the council that it responsible for producing blood pressure guidelines for the US and other countries ( called the JNC 8 guidelines), stated that the goal for blood pressure for persons over the age of 60 was now to be 150/90.
In the past , the goal was the get the systolic (top reading) to be less than 140.
Based on the new guidelines, your readings of 140/70 would be considered good.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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