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What Does The BP Value Of 116/65 Indicate?
Posted on
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Question : is a reading of 116/65 blood pressure normal. I am 73 years of age and am reasonably healthy. I am on medication for high blood pressure
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Brief Answer:
considered normal
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, this reading is normal. The blood pressure medications and any lifestyle changes, would be responsible for keeping it in this range.
Normal blood pressure is defined as below 120/80. When a persons blood pressure drops to below 90/60 it can be considered too low.
If they have symptoms at the low blood pressure then it is treated, if they have no symptoms and the BP is only slightly low then no treatment may be needed.
Your reading would be considered good.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
considered normal
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, this reading is normal. The blood pressure medications and any lifestyle changes, would be responsible for keeping it in this range.
Normal blood pressure is defined as below 120/80. When a persons blood pressure drops to below 90/60 it can be considered too low.
If they have symptoms at the low blood pressure then it is treated, if they have no symptoms and the BP is only slightly low then no treatment may be needed.
Your reading would be considered good.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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