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What Is Normal Blood Presure For A 70 Year Old Male?
Question: What is normal blood presure for a 70 year old male? I have been on Lisinophril HCL but recently stopped taking it so I could measure my blood pressure without medication. My blood pressure this morning is 137/86 with no medication for over a week. Should i go back on Lisinophril?
Brief Answer:
may not need to restart
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The guidelines for high blood pressure management in the US are called the JNC guidelines.
The most recent guidelines are the JNC 8.
These new guidelines suggest blood pressure treatment for persons over the age of 60 if the systolic bp (top reading) is greater than 150 and diastolic bp (bottom reading) is greater than 90.
The previous guidelines advised treatment at lower readings but these new ones suggest these values.
Based on the new guidelines you would not require treatment for your blood pressure but you may not want to base this on only one reading.
It would be best to get a series of blood pressure readings at different points during the day over a 3 to 4 day period to see if the blood pressure remains around this value all through the day.
If it does remain around this range consistently then you can discuss the permanent discontinuation of your mediation with your doctor.
Summary: with new guidelines no medication needed if blood pressure is in this range all through the day
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may not need to restart
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The guidelines for high blood pressure management in the US are called the JNC guidelines.
The most recent guidelines are the JNC 8.
These new guidelines suggest blood pressure treatment for persons over the age of 60 if the systolic bp (top reading) is greater than 150 and diastolic bp (bottom reading) is greater than 90.
The previous guidelines advised treatment at lower readings but these new ones suggest these values.
Based on the new guidelines you would not require treatment for your blood pressure but you may not want to base this on only one reading.
It would be best to get a series of blood pressure readings at different points during the day over a 3 to 4 day period to see if the blood pressure remains around this value all through the day.
If it does remain around this range consistently then you can discuss the permanent discontinuation of your mediation with your doctor.
Summary: with new guidelines no medication needed if blood pressure is in this range all through the day
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes I had heard that for older males the normal BP range had been increased but I did not know the specifics. I wanted to confirm the new range before I visit my physician for a check up so I can discuss the matter intelligently with him. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
ok
Detailed Answer:
That would be the best option
Wish you the best
ok
Detailed Answer:
That would be the best option
Wish you the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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