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What Causes High BP At The Age Of 48?
i am 48 female and very fit? do weights in the gym 3 to 4 times a week box fit classes 3 times a week, 1 boxing lesson per week and sparring of 2 mins sparring on saturday (sparring 4 - 5 different opponents male/females)for 1 hour. My BP is 132/64 is that normal, doctor said it was? I dont recall ever seeing that high(top figure) before. My height is 5'6" and weight 71kg
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Dear Madam
Thanks for your query.
Any blood pressure more than 115/75 mmHg is not good in absolute terms. Rise of 20/10 mmHg above this doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke. However one needs no medication till it touches 140/90 mmHg or there is evidence of end organ damage. From this level to 140/90, you require life style modification. This involves low salt diet, meditation, weight control (you have excess weight), daily exercise and moderation of alcohol intake.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Thanks for your query.
Any blood pressure more than 115/75 mmHg is not good in absolute terms. Rise of 20/10 mmHg above this doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke. However one needs no medication till it touches 140/90 mmHg or there is evidence of end organ damage. From this level to 140/90, you require life style modification. This involves low salt diet, meditation, weight control (you have excess weight), daily exercise and moderation of alcohol intake.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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