Is 140 over 84 good blood pressure for a 50 year old male?

Answer 1

Your blood pressure is considered "high normal", but it is borderline becoming hypertension, which is above 140/90. If you take your blood pressure daily and it is still high, then I advise you to see your doctor before it becomes more serious.

Answer 2

No. Both the systolic and diastolic values are on the high side. The diastolic value (90) measures the blood pressure when the heart is at rest and is consequently the most important value to keep less than 90 if possible. The systolic is the blood pressure during the heart's contraction and should be closer to 120.

Answer 3

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.

This means that if the diastolic is over 80 OR the systolic is over 120 (or both) then you are diagnosed with pre-hypertension. This will almost inevitably progress to hypertension as you get older.

The good news is that you are likely to be able to control your BP by making some lifestyle changes: exercise more, quit smoking if you do, drink alcohol in moderation, lose weight if over, reduce salt in your diet.

An important step is to get a home monitor and measure your BP regularly at home.

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Answer 4

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