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What Is The Normal Blood Pressure Range For Adults?
Posted on
Sat, 17 Oct 2015
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Sat, 17 Oct 2015
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Question : I am 81 and would like to know reasonable blood pressure level before the need to start medication
Brief Answer:
Must be greater than 140/90mmHg!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
Unless something else makes the treatment for hight blood pressure necessary, blood pressure must be more than 140/90mmHg before you can be considered for drug treatment. To confirm hypertension, we need at least two readings with values higher than 140/90 as a single reading a lone doesn't suffice to make this diagnosis.
In all, your numbers should be more than 140/90 before any consideration for drug treatment is made.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well and thanks for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Must be greater than 140/90mmHg!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
Unless something else makes the treatment for hight blood pressure necessary, blood pressure must be more than 140/90mmHg before you can be considered for drug treatment. To confirm hypertension, we need at least two readings with values higher than 140/90 as a single reading a lone doesn't suffice to make this diagnosis.
In all, your numbers should be more than 140/90 before any consideration for drug treatment is made.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well and thanks for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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