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blood pressure or BP, 120 refers to the amount of pressure produced when the ventricles of the heart contract and 80 refers to the pressure in the blood vessels (normally measured via the brachial artery in the humerus) when the heart is at resting. 120/80 is known as the ideal blood pressure.

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What should human blood pressure be?

Ideally, we should all have a blood pressure below 120 over 80 (120/80). This is the ideal blood pressure for people wishing to have good health. At this level, we have a much lower risk of heart disease or stroke.


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Is 60 over 80 equal to 120 over 180?

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What is 80 over 120 as a percentage?

Expressed as a percentage, 80/120 x 100 = 66.6 recurring (that is, 66.6666..) percent.


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What does the top number mean in 120 over 80?

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What is halfway between 80 and 120?

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What is the lowest common multiple of 20 and 120?

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What is normal blood pressure for 58 yr. old man?

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