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Is My Blood Pressure And Cholesterol Level Of 4.8 Under Control?

I am a 59 year old single man. I am 5 feet 10 ins tall and approx 14 stone. I had a heart attack 3 years ago and had two stents fitted and I suffer from angina. I take the usual cocktail of medication and my blood pressure is 119/77 and my pulse is 64 and my colesterol is 4.8, is this normal
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. A blood pressure of 119/77 under medication is excellent for your age. Blood pressure upto 140/90 is normal for your age.
2. Pulse rate of 64 is good. Cholesterol of 4.8 is marginally increased but near normal limits and not to worry.
3. Continue with a balanced nutritious diet low in fat, with moderate exercises and regular medications. Exercises are important to reduce cholesterol. However, do not overdo it due to your history of heart attack.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Is My Blood Pressure And Cholesterol Level Of 4.8 Under Control?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. A blood pressure of 119/77 under medication is excellent for your age. Blood pressure upto 140/90 is normal for your age. 2. Pulse rate of 64 is good. Cholesterol of 4.8 is marginally increased but near normal limits and not to worry. 3. Continue with a balanced nutritious diet low in fat, with moderate exercises and regular medications. Exercises are important to reduce cholesterol. However, do not overdo it due to your history of heart attack. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.