Should I be more concerned about a higher diastolic blood pressure reading then a higher systolic reading?
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A lot of people think that it is the systolic that you should be worried about, but it really should be the diastolic.  Anyone with diastolic over 100 can start to have symptoms and it's the high diastolic that can indicate a potentially serious problem (for example, stroke).
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It depends on the duration of the "high" pulse. I would be concerned if you for example had a pulse rate of 130 or above for several hours.\n\nOn the other hand 130 pulse rate during strenuous exercise for short periods of time would not be a cause for concern unless there were other symptoms involved such as an irregular heartbeat.\n\nYour Doctor is your best source of information.
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The bottom number (diastolic) is the pressure when your heart is resting (between beats).  It's a measure of how flexible / hardened your arteries are.
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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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Have your blood pressure checked.
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Normal range of Systolic blood preasure 100-139 mmHg\n\nNormal range of diastolic blood pressure 60-90 mmHg\n\nNormal Pulse Pressure (difference between both)= 30-50 mmHg\n\nanything close to the maximum is called high normal nad should keep checking regularly because he is high liability of becoming hypertensive. however, there's nothing called low normal.Hypotension is only feared when any of diastolic or systolic pressure is below the above stated number\n\nso you r just fine
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it isn't abnormal to have your pressure raised with labor.  but basically to determine if you have high blood pressure  3 seperate readings is needed.  but basically yess your body will return  it back.  working out is also a good way to control you bp too.
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While a systolic blood pressure (top number) of 100 is considered a minimum, there are plenty of people who walk around with 90, 80, sometimes even 70 and are doing well.  If your blood pressure is below 100 and you are light-headed, or near passing out, then it is a concern.  Otherwise if the pressure is low but the person has no symptoms, there is no need to do anything or to be concerned.
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Physical exertion raises blood pressure, but if your bp has been normal, and returns to normal quickly after you return to rest you have nothing to worry about. If your resting bp is also high, then you have medical hypertension. In your case you sound like a healthy person, whose bp simply elevated to match your exertion. Any time you are physically active, your blood pressure should elevate to provide the needed oxygen, nutrients to the muscles. The muscles themselves help to increase circulation, thereby raising bp, by compressing veins during contraction, which forces the blood to return to the heart at a higher rate. Remember to get plenty of exercise, eat right, and have regular physicals......... Good luck, and I hope you remain healthy in the future.
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90/60 is considered Low. If it is consitently running that low, then it could be a problem. However, just happening once, it is probably nothing to worry about and is why the Dr. wasn't too concerned. You can check it at home with an auto cuff from the drug store if you are worried, and let the Dr. know if it stays low.\nHowever, if you faint again and it is low and your Dr. still does not seem worried.. GET A SECOND opinion. It could be a sign of something more serious.
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yes and it can happen  in a bad way hypertension
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Was this a "self test" or one supervised by a doctor or cardiologist?  If it's a self test I would advise you to see a doctor before getting on a treadmill again.  In fact, see a doctor anyway.  That's a very high blood pressure.  An increase in diastolic blood pressure of more than 10 mmHg (optimal is <120) during or after exercise represents an unstable form of hypertension, and may be associated with coronary artery disease.  At 236 you could be classified as well above third stage hypertension.  Really, see a doctor.
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It could just simply be the fact you are nervous. Being nervous elevates your blood pressure. It is something they check when you do a lie detector test. There really shouldn't be any reason why it is so high. You could take one of the St. Johns aspirin everyday. It has a special coated aspirin so you will not hurt your stomach. It is like 8.1 grams or so. Besides to determine high blood pressure you would have to have a consistently high reading over an extended period of time (which is determined by your doctor).
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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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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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Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries.  It results from two forces, one is created when the heart pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system.  The other is the arteries resisting the flow of blood.\nThe higher (systolic) represents the heart contracting and the lower (diastolic)is the heart relaxing between beats.  A blood pressure of 120/80 is considering optimal for adults over the age of 18.  A blood pressure of 140 over 90 is considered hypertension.  Yours of 150/70 is considered mild high and many factors affect blood pressure, one of which is weight.  Others are stress, salt intake, exercise, race, age and alcohol consumption among others.  150/70 is not terribly high but then again the higher the number the greater the risk to good health.  Not being a physician, my advice would be assess your lifestyle and have it checked again.  Don't stress yourself out before visiting your clinic and ask questions that concern you, they are the best resource since they have your health history.  You can also visit www.americanheart.org, which is considered one of the top online resources for a healthy heart.
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you may have high blood pressure or maby diabetes.