Is 110 over 70 blood pressure good for a 75 year old man?

Answer 1

The previous answer was factually incorrect.

I've summarized the JNC 7 (The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure) guidelines as follows :

1. Normal: <120/<80 (systolic/diastolic)

2. Prehypertension: 120-139/or 80-89

→ lifestyle modifications recommended:

a. decrease salt intake

b. exercise

c. diet: high fiber; fruits and veggies. Reduce saturated and total fat consumption

d. moderate alcohol consumption

3. Stage-1 Hypertension: 140-159/or 90-99

→ lifestyle modification (stated above)

→ Single blood pressure lowering medication

4. Stage-2 Hypertension: >160/ or >100

→ lifestyle modification (stated above)

→ Combination drug therapy (2 different types of blood pressure lowering medication)

In adults, diastolic BP tends to stabilize, while systolic generally increases with age, and is a better indicator of cardiovascular health. People who don't have hypertension by age 55, still have a 90% risk of developing it in their lifetime.

On first blush, your blood pressure seems to fall within the "normal range." However, what you'd need to know is what your baseline BP was before these latest readings. Low blood pressure (hypotension) is a BP <90/<60, so you don't really have hypotension, per se. But again, while your blood pressure is within a "normal" range, you'd need to know your baseline BP to have a better understanding of any clinically significant changes; so while your BP may fall with a normal range, it may not be normal for you (especially if you haven't made any lifestyle changes that would account for a drop in your blood pressure).

Has your systolic pressure always been on the low side (~102)? (This could be normal for your physiology.) Do you feel light headed when you stand up? (Orthostatic hypotension) Do you ever experience shortness of breath or chest pain? Do you need to prop your upper body up with pillows when you sleep? Are you experiencing a fever? Are you volume deplete (are you drinking enough liquids)?

A change in your blood pressure, such as a decrease in BP, could be an indication of pathology, such as drug-induced hypotension (e.g., diuretics - "pee" pills), or a change in your heart function (e.g., congestive heart failure, myocardial infarct = heart damage from a "heart attack", or an irregular heart beat).

Please schedule an appointment with your physician to discuss your concerns. Or seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pains, shortness of breath, or light-headedness.

Be well :)

Answer 2

Yes, a blood pressure of 110 over 70 is generally considered good for a 75-year-old man. It falls within the normal range for blood pressure and is indicative of good cardiovascular health.

Answer 3

Yes. This is an excellent blood pressure, especially compared to the average American.

Answer 4

Nope

New answer: Yes that is a pretty good reading for a 58 year old male.