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BP 89/58 At The Age Of 15. Is It Low?

Would a blood pressure of 89/58 be low for a 15 year old girl? What could she do to help higher it?
Tue, 15 Dec 2009
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It is both normal and healthy. (It is important to check your BP with an appropriate sized cuff. If an adult cuff is used and is too large it does however tend to show an inappropriately low reading.)
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BP 89/58 At The Age Of 15. Is It Low?

It is both normal and healthy. (It is important to check your BP with an appropriate sized cuff. If an adult cuff is used and is too large it does however tend to show an inappropriately low reading.)