I weigh 183lb. I am a active person. I am concerned with my top number. I have always been in the 120 something range. Thank you for your input.
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Q: I'm a female who is 51 my blood pressure is now 152/72. Is that normal?
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8/ 3/09 11:15am
Hi Laura,
The Joint National Committee defines four blood pressure categories.
Very High Range - Stage 2 Hypertension
Systolic (top) blood pressure 160 mm Hg or high
Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure 100 mm Hg or higher
If in this range you have hypertension (high blood pressure).
High Range - Stage 1 Hypertension
Systolic (top) blood pressure 140 - 159 mm Hg
Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure 90 - 99 mm Hg
If in this range you have hypertension (high blood pressure).
Caution Range - Prehypertension
Systolic (top) blood pressure 120 - 139 mm Hg
Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure 80 - 89 mm Hg
Take action!
Normal Range - Normal
Systolic (top) blood pressure below 120 mm Hg
Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure below 80 mm Hg
Perfect!
Your systolic (top number) is elevated and I recommend discussing treatment options with your physician.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD
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8/ 6/09 5:37pm
YOU MAY BE ACTIVE. BUT, YOU MAY NOT BE WATCHING YOUR DIET DECREASE YOUR SALT INTAKE TRY TO AVOID BUTTERY AND CREAM SAUCES THOSE ARE THE WORST. A DIASTOLIC OF 152 IS HIGH THE SYSTOLIC OF 72 IS NORMAL. EXCERCISE REGULARLY AND CONSIDER SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION FROM A PHYSICIAN AND TAKE AN ECHO, EKG, ULTRASOUND IF HE /SHE DEEMS IS NECESSARY. AT 51, YOU SHOULD MONITOR YOUR HEALTH EVEN CLOSER.
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