If a resting blood pressure of 120/70 is O.K., is an active blood pressure (without resting) of 160/85 O.K.?
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No, it's not alright.   It's a tad on the high side.
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120/80 the 120 is the pressure when your heart Pumps, and the 80 is the pressure when it relaxes. \n\nLUB DUB - Lub is the 120 - Dub is the 80
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It's the silent killer, there are really no visual signs.\n\nHealth Tip: High Blood Pressure, a Silent Killer\n\n(HealthDay News) -- Blood pressure is the pressure of blood applied to the walls of the arteries when the heart beats (the top number -- called systolic pressure), and when it's at rest (diastolic pressure).\n\nNormal blood pressure for adults is considered less than 120 over 80, the American Heart Association says.\n\nOften there are no signs or symptoms of high blood pressure. Yet it directly raises a person's risks of heart attack and stroke.\n\nIt's best to have your blood pressure checked at least once every two years, the association says. If you have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, your doctor may recommend changes in diet, getting more exercise, quitting smoking, and in some cases, medication.\n\n-- Deborah DiSesa Hirsch
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High blood pressure often has no signs or symptoms. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to be tested for it. You can find out if you have high blood pressure by having your blood pressure checked regularly at your family doctor. Most doctors will diagnose a person with high blood pressure on the basis of two or more readings, taken on several occasions. A consistent blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or higher is considered high blood pressure, another term for hypertension. Some people experience high blood pressure only when they visit the doctor's office. This condition is called "white-coat hypertension." If your doctor suspects this, you may be asked to monitor your blood pressure at home or asked to wear a device called an ambulatory blood pressure monitor. This device is usually worn for 24 hours and can take blood pressure every 30 minutes.
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For all adults in general, the medical guidelines are:\n\nLess than 120/80 = ideal, healthy blood pressure.\n120/80 to 139/90 = still in the normal range, but verging on hypertension.\n140/90 to 159/99 = Stage 1 Hypertension (this is when your doctor will say you have high blood pressure).\n160/100 and above = Stage 2 Hypertension (SEVERE high blood pressure). \n \nAs a person gets older, their systolic blood pressure (the top number - ie: 120 in 120/80) will get higher, and their diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number - ie: 80 in 120/80) will get lower.  This is expected as a normal person ages.  However, just because it's "normal" doesn't mean it's healthy.  The 70 year old woman who has the typical 137/65 should still see her doctor about getting her blood pressure closer to 120/80.  The heart is going to need more help as a person gets older, and no matter what age the person is, the heart always works best when blood pressures are close to 120/80.  Hope this helps.
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hi...Well first of all let me inform U that the Blood pressure cannot come on ODD no scale..It could either be 100 or 102 systolic  and  66 or 68 diastolic..But the BP llike 101/67 is approx only..Now let me tell U one biggest fact.Its that just by knowing one's BP, you can never or should never say that the person is hypertensive or hypotensive..It varies with person to person and with disease stuatus and with mental status and with your natural surrounding..Even the best of the Doc in the world can't find the exact cut off range..So Noone can exactly say if 101/67 is high or low..However assuming that you aren't having other problems, I must say that 101/67mm Hg is very normal...Just relax..Take coffee and it'll be fine..Don't panic..
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With that blood pressure, I wouldn't worry at all.\n\nOnly once it goes toward 90 for the lower value, you might want to watch out. Not sure about a good indicator for the higher value, probably about 150/160 or so..\nSmoking surely doesn't really help in general, as such also for the blood pressure. So if you wanna do something good for your health, quit smoking...\nIf stress is a factor, I would have a good recommendation from my own experience.
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No.  It is high.  \n\nYour top number should be 120 or less.  Anything between 120 and 140 is "borderline" high.  Yours is above that, so you are high.  Your bottom number should preferably be 80 or below.  Up to 90 is borderline.  Again, you are above that.\n\nBut one test doesn't prove anything.  People vary from day to day and from time to time within a day.  Several readings are necessary before your doctor can make any diagnosis or recommend any treatment.  \n\nIt is also important to get your blood pressure taken by a professional.  Don't rely on the machines you find in drug stores and supermarkets.  If your reading of 148/96 did not come from a doctor or nurse's blood pressure meter, then it is time to get an accurate reading before you start to worry too much.\n\nGood luck.  Hi blood pressure  is a funny thing.  It doesn't hurt, so it is easy to ignore or even forget about entirely.  But it can *kill* you just the same.  On the other hand, treating it is usually fairly easy, assuming you get to it before it does any damage to your heart, your eyes, or your kidneys.  So don't wait around.  See a doctor.  Good luck!!
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The first number, systolic blood pressure, measures the maximum pressure exerted as the heart contracts. This means that when the heart squeezes blood into your arteries, how much pressure gets pushed against the walls of the arteries.\n\nThe lower number indicates diastolic pressure, a measurement taken between beats, when the heart is at rest. This means that while there is no blood being forced into the artery, the amount of the pressure against the artery walls is measured.\n\nHigh blood pressure means that the force exerted on the walls of your arteries is too great. Your heart is working harder, and your arteries are stressed too much.\n\nAccording to high blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA), numbers under 140/90 and over 90/60 are generally considered normal in adults.
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If your blood pressure is over 140/90, then you have high blood pressure or hypertension ... provided that the BP measurement was taken correctly, and you were well rested when the measurements were taken.  Hypertension if uncorrected, damages your heart, kidneys, and increases the risk of stroke.  All these occurs while you're feeling ok ... that's why it's often coined as the "silent killer".\n\nYou are pre-hypertensive.  Not normal.  This subgroup is there to emphasize the importance of prevention.  That means more exercise, watch the salt in your diet, quitting or cutting down on alcohol, smoking, etc.  Lifestyle changes mostly.  The good news is that you don't need to take any medications.\n\nHope that helps.
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According to a medical book normal is 80-120. I know some doctors consider anything over 100 high especially if it is consistently over that amount. Diabetes.org has a lot of info. Call their 800 # and they will send free a packet of info (or you can order it on-line) from the American Diabetes Assoc. \n\nIf you are diabetic only your doctor can say what is OK for you. Some are happy with well over 120 if it is an improvement from your non-treated readings.
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the above is mostly correct. Ideal BP would be 115/75 according to JNC 7 guidelines.  Systolic below 80-90 or diastolic below 60 or so would indicate low BP. However everyone is different and some people have BP's of 90/60 and are very healthy-low is verified by lower than normal BP with symptoms of hypotension Such as Lightheaded, dizzy, loss of consciousness 'rapid heart rate in attempt to counteract the low BP, volume depilated either dehydration or loss of Blood, etc.\n\nBP's stated above are in mmHg (millimeters of mercury) the common  standard in U.S.
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No connection, as far as my personnal experience is concerned. My cholestrol was at 350, but my BP was 120/80 in 1996.
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yes honey thats fine... if thats normal for you.. im female and 21 and mine is like 98/59  some of us just run a lil lower than others.. nothing to worry about... my mom is 52 and hers is really low too...  just make sure especially as u get older when u go to the dr if your blood pressure is alot higher than that.. but still considered in the normal range.... tell your dr that your normal is 109/61...\n\nnothing to worry about!
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Low BP lower BP than the ideal 80/120.Low BP is common in athletes to some extent.What you say seems to be state of moody or depresion state.This may not be due to low BP.If you suspect low BP better check up with a doctor and take his advise.Becuse low BP is dangerous as high BP.\nIf you are just moody only ,develop friendship,cultivate habots of reading listening to music or atart a hobby.You may not require an anti depressant if you do these simple things
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Go see a Dr, I also have high blood pressure and hypertension, I also take atentonol, but have to take another blood pressure med with it. Just a suggestion, every ones different , but if your blood pressure is that high while resting you may need a different med or additional meds, seek medical help
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Ambien typically has no effect on blood pressure; actually if anything, it may lower it.  Depending if you have other medical conditions, the normal blood pressure should be less than 120/80.  If you have consistent blood pressures above that, you should really contact your doctor.