Yes, anything over 120/80 is high. If it is a one-time reading it could be caused by something unusual for you, but if this is what you're getting every day it is not good and should be assessed by your primary care provider as soon as possible.
The number is high enough to need medication, but don't get worked up about it yet. If you got it taken at a doctors office, that may not mean much. My blood pressure always spikes in an office from anxiety. I go from 150/100 average to 118/78 average every other time I test it at home. You might just be like me and are uneasy at the doctors office. Do yourself a favor and get a little tester for home, your old enough now that you can't just ignore something like this.
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These numbers show high blood pressure for a 43 year old male. Blood pressure is as follows for men: Minimum 112 over 79 Average 125 over 83 Maximum 137 over 87
This sort of thing usually refers to Blood Pressure. Systolic vs Diastolic blood pressure, or, pressure of your blood when your heart is beating and between beats. Whether 112 over 58 is good or bad depends on your age, sex, and fitness.
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This morning my blood pressure is 189/112. Am I to expect to stroke out at any minute? It is consistantly high and I have constant ringing in my ears and weakness and dizziness. I am unemployed and uninsured. What to do?
Yes, a blood pressure reading of 128 over 112 is concerning. While the systolic value (128) is within the normal range, the diastolic value (112) is significantly elevated, indicating possible hypertension. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and management.
my grandsons blood pressure is 112 over 40he is 6ft.185lbs 15yrs.old
Someone with schizophrenia who wasn't taking medication would have the same blood pressure as anyone else (112/64).
A blood pressure of 107/74 and pulse of 80 is within normal limits (WNL).
135 over 89 . See age chart at greenfield.fortunecity.com/rattler/46/bloodpressure.htm
no the 45 is to low. it should be about 112 over 70.
What is the Normal blood pressure rate for 82 year old man? Answer: 170/110