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What Does Bp Of 142/78 Suggest?
Hi, I am a 72 year old female, in good health. However, my blood pressure was measured at 142/78 on yesterday. The doctor says their are two schools of thought: anyone over 60, pressure between 142 and 160 is okay. Another thought, it should not be over 139. What do you say?
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
You are 72 years of age, at this age up to 160 may be common,as it is not dangerous, but it always better to control under 140,as it may be increased above that reading, due to the anxiety etc.
Your B.P reading is 142/78 ,so you need not worry, it is due to the anxiety state, and it can be controlled by diet restriction.
If the diastolic reading is more than 80mm Hg, it is organic, and you should take care of it.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
You are 72 years of age, at this age up to 160 may be common,as it is not dangerous, but it always better to control under 140,as it may be increased above that reading, due to the anxiety etc.
Your B.P reading is 142/78 ,so you need not worry, it is due to the anxiety state, and it can be controlled by diet restriction.
If the diastolic reading is more than 80mm Hg, it is organic, and you should take care of it.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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