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Blood pressure readings are always expressed as two values, one high and one low, representing the squeeze (systolic) and relax (diastolic) phases of the heart's pumping.
The units of blood pressure are millimetres of Mercury - that might seem a strange kind of measurement but it's really just seeing how far up a tube the pressure can push a column of mercury. So the full expression is, for example, 120 millimetres of mercury or 120 mmHg. (Hg is the symbol for mercury. It is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase Hydragyrum which means silvery liquid). Mercury is used because its density means that a conveniently short tube can be used.
Normal blood pressure is a reading under 120/80
Pre-hypertension is a reading between this and 140/90
High blood pressure is anything over this.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoYour systolic reading which is the first number is in the normal range. However, your diastolic reading, which is the second number is very high. A very normal blood pressure would be about 120/80. So you are a bit hyper extensive.
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∙ 12y agoYes it is. One would need to keep a blood pressure journal to check normal measurements over a period of time.
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∙ 15y agoMy doctor measured mine today and he said it was 120 over 60. He said that was good. That's all I know!
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∙ 13y agoTechnically spoken it would be possible, but it is an unhealthy situation
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∙ 10y agoMy father just did his blood pressure and it was 187/159.
I think that is extremely high but he is being stubborn about it.
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∙ 11y agoI think you need to retake that measurement. It does not sound right.
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It’s my blood pressure normal 106/64
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When measuring blood pressure what does 180 over 90 mean?
That reading would indicate a high blood pressure, 120 over 80 would normal.
What should a normal blood pressure read?
A good blood pressure reading is anything 120/80 and lower.
What is normal blood pressure reading?
Normal will depend from person to person, but a healthy average is 120 over 80.
What is dangerous blood pressure reading?
Normal blood pressure is below 120 over 80. 93 over 60 is about as low as you can go before there is concern that it is too low.
Is 127 over 66 good blood pressure for a 20 year old female?
Yes. That is considered to be a normal reading.
Is 106 over 69 a good blood pressure rate?
Yes, that blood pressure sounds normal. For most people, normal is between 100-160 on top, between 55-90 on the bottom. Make sure you check your blood pressure after resting about five minutes for an accurate reading.
Is a blood pressure reading of 148 over 83 bad?
Itis just at the bottom of the stage 1 high blood pressure chart.
Is blood pressure99 over 59 ok?
Normal blood pressure is 120 over 80.Low blood pressure is 90 over 60.Your diastolic pressure is bit low
What is blood pressure and what is the normal value of a healthy blood pressure?
less than 120 over 80
Normal blood pressure for 66 year old woman?
A normal or average blood pressure for a woman aged 66 is 120/80. The blood pressure can be a little over or under depending on the weight of the woman.
What is a blood pressure reading of 115 over70?
It depends on your age and sex. For a female, lower blood pressure than the standard 120 over 80 is normal. 95 for systolic suggests you might be in the low blood pressure range, but 75 is very cose to normal.
What is normal blood pressure in cardiomyopathy?
175 over 80
