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What Is The Normal Blood Pressure In A 70 Year Old?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2015
Question: What is a normal blood pressure for a 70 year old man
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lower than 140/90mmHg

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this poorly controlled blood pressure. The desired blood pressure for someone your age is less than 140 systolic and less than 90 diastolic.

For how long have you been on medications? Can you also provide more readings as single values are not representative enough for analysis. One thing is clear, the blood pressure figures are not encouraging and need further attention.

Best results are obtained when regular exercise, healthy diet and an active lifestyle are used alongside medications. Please, make sure you try as much as possible to practice these habits for best results.

I hope this addresses your query fully. I will like to see more blood pressure numbers for further insights. Incorporate non drug measures as suggested above and also talk to your doctor for treatment review. I wish you well and always at your disposal if need be.
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Dr. Chobufo Ditah

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Practicing since :2009

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What Is The Normal Blood Pressure In A 70 Year Old?

Brief Answer: Lower than 140/90mmHg Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this poorly controlled blood pressure. The desired blood pressure for someone your age is less than 140 systolic and less than 90 diastolic. For how long have you been on medications? Can you also provide more readings as single values are not representative enough for analysis. One thing is clear, the blood pressure figures are not encouraging and need further attention. Best results are obtained when regular exercise, healthy diet and an active lifestyle are used alongside medications. Please, make sure you try as much as possible to practice these habits for best results. I hope this addresses your query fully. I will like to see more blood pressure numbers for further insights. Incorporate non drug measures as suggested above and also talk to your doctor for treatment review. I wish you well and always at your disposal if need be.