What Does This BP Reading In An Elderly Patient Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2014

Question: I am a 72 and my bp is 114/47 should I be concerned

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Blood pressure is OK.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
If you are feeling well then this blood pressure is likely to be OK for you. However, it is a single reading and an assessment of your blood pressure is best made by reviewing a few readings taken during the course of a day.
At your age it is advisable to have your blood pressure checked regularly by your doctor along with other routine blood tests. if you have not had a health check recently, I advise you do this and it will put your mind at rest.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kerry Pottinger (15 hours later)

I have been check my bp regularly and the diastolic is between 42 and 57 on a continuing basis and my systolic can be any where from 124 down to 95 with pulse rate at 60-74

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your blood pressure is appropriate for you.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the further information. If you feel dizzy or nauseous especially when you rise from lying or sitting, then your blood pressure may be inappropriately low. However, if you are well and carry out your normal daily activities with no problems then your blood pressure is OK for you.
I hope this has adequately answered your question.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar